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How far is London from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1687 miles / 2716 kilometers / 1466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to London (LHR) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.

Kos International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Kos to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1687.359 miles
  • 2715.540 kilometers
  • 1466.275 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
  • 1684.862 miles
  • 2711.523 kilometers
  • 1464.105 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Kos to London generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kos International Airport (KGS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W