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How far is Westerland from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 1534 miles / 2468 kilometers / 1333 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Westerland (GWT) is 2090 miles / 3364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 17 minutes.

Kos International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Kos to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1533.780 miles
  • 2468.380 kilometers
  • 1332.819 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
  • 1532.771 miles
  • 2466.756 kilometers
  • 1331.942 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 Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Sylt Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Kos to Westerland generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 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 Westerland

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

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 Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E