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How far is Kos from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 11090 miles / 17848 kilometers / 9637 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Kos International Airport

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11090
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17848
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9637
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Flight time duration
21 h 29 min
CO2 emission
1 476 kg

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Distance from Papeete to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11090.225 miles
  • 17847.987 kilometers
  • 9637.142 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
  • 11092.347 miles
  • 17851.401 kilometers
  • 9638.986 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 Papeete to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Kos International Airport is 21 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Papeete to Kos generates about 1 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 476 kilograms equals 3 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Faa'a International Airport
City: Papeete
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: PPT
ICAO Code: NTAA
Coordinates: 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W
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