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How far is Kos from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2757 miles / 4436 kilometers / 2395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Kos (KGS) is 3673 miles / 5911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 192 hours 46 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Kos International Airport

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2757
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4436
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2395
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Distance from Reykjavik to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2756.551 miles
  • 4436.239 kilometers
  • 2395.377 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
  • 2751.691 miles
  • 4428.418 kilometers
  • 2391.154 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 Reykjavik to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Kos International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Kos generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″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