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How far is Kos from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2697 miles / 4340 kilometers / 2344 nautical miles.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Kos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Kos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2696.973 miles
  • 4340.357 kilometers
  • 2343.605 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2707.916 miles
  • 4357.968 kilometers
  • 2353.115 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kos International Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Kos generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Kos International Airport
City: Kos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KGS
ICAO Code: LGKO
Coordinates: 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E