How far is Athens from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Athens International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Athens. 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 Istanbul to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Athens 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 Istanbul to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH)
| Aegean Airlines |
| Olympic Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |