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How far is Lyon from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) is 1295 miles / 2084 kilometers / 1125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Lyon (LYS) is 1887 miles / 3037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 58 minutes.

Kos International Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Distance from Kos to Lyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1294.867 miles
  • 2083.887 kilometers
  • 1125.209 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
  • 1292.656 miles
  • 2080.329 kilometers
  • 1123.288 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 Lyon?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kos and Lyon?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

On average, flying from Kos to Lyon generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 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 Lyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

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 Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E