How far is Kos from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 307 miles / 495 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

Distance from Istanbul to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 307.381 miles
• 494.682 kilometers
• 267.107 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

• 307.697 miles
• 495.191 kilometers
• 267.382 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 Istanbul to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kos International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kos?

The time difference between Istanbul and Kos is 1 hour. Kos is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Kos generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin	Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	SAW
ICAO Code:	LTFJ
Coordinates:	40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E

Destination	Kos International Airport
City:	Kos
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	KGS
ICAO Code:	LGKO
Coordinates:	36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E