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How far is Kos from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 5541 miles / 8917 kilometers / 4815 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5540.564 miles
  • 8916.674 kilometers
  • 4814.619 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
  • 5528.190 miles
  • 8896.759 kilometers
  • 4803.865 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 Raleigh to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kos International Airport is 10 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kos generates about 655 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 655 kilograms equals 1 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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