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How far is Cardiff from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Cardiff (CWL) is 2426 miles / 3904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 22 minutes.

Kos International Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Kos to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.904 miles
  • 2895.055 kilometers
  • 1563.205 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
  • 1795.960 miles
  • 2890.318 kilometers
  • 1560.647 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 Kos to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Cardiff Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Kos to Cardiff generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kos to Cardiff

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W