Bodrum to Kos Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Bodrum, Turkey to Kos, Greece. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: ≈ 11 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 2 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 1 hour; at 10 knots
Best Time: May-October; Typical Sailing Season

Distance is a direct-line estimate (≈) and may differ from a navigable sea route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 11 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Bodrum to Kos. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is an open-water crossing: holding a steady southwest course. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: ≈ 11 nm (20.3 km)
Direct line: 11 nm
Great-circle bearing: 219° (southwest)
Sea area: Aegean Sea
Geographic extent: 0.1° × 0.1°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Bodrum (Turkey) 37.0344, 27.4305
To: Kos (Greece) 36.8916, 27.2877
Route basis: Direct-line estimate

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	2 hours
8 kn	1 hour
10 kn	1 hour
12 kn	1 hour

Distance is a direct-line (great-circle) estimate; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Bodrum to Kos Route

A inshore cross-border sea route between Bodrum and Kos, this passage on a coastal route in the Mediterranean region demands attention to the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.

The corridor between neighbouring ports of the same region joins Bodrum, Turkey to Kos, Greece.

Navigation Tips

•Plan this inshore cross-border leg in the Mediterranean region with attention to the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.
•Provisioning for this inshore passage in Mediterranean should account for regional supply networks.
•Allow time for entry formalities on this cross-border leg between neighbouring ports of the same region.
•Adapt safety equipment to Mediterranean conditions for this inshore crossing.
•For a cross-border crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Bodrum to Kos by sea?

This is a inshore sea passage of about 11 nautical miles between Bodrum and Kos in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Bodrum to Kos?

Average voyage time on this inshore between neighbouring ports of the same region leg of 11 nautical miles is 1 hour – 2 hours.

What's the best time to sail from Bodrum to Kos?

Aim for May-October for the calmest passage in Mediterranean; off-peak periods bring the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.

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