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How far is Lydd from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Lydd (LYX) is 2214 miles / 3563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 32 minutes.

Kos International Airport – Lydd Airport

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1617
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2602
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1405
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Distance from Kos to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1617.041 miles
  • 2602.376 kilometers
  • 1405.170 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
  • 1614.717 miles
  • 2598.635 kilometers
  • 1403.151 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Lydd Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Kos to Lydd generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E