How far is Istanbul from Athens?
The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
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Distance from Athens to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 343.637 miles
- 553.030 kilometers
- 298.612 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- 343.397 miles
- 552.644 kilometers
- 298.404 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 Athens to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Athens to Istanbul generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Athens to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST)
| Aegean Airlines |
| Olympic Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |