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How far is Beckley, WV, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Beckley (BKW) is 405 miles / 652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 50 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Raleigh County Memorial Airport

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Distance from Athens to Beckley

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Beckley. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 292.064 miles
  • 470.031 kilometers
  • 253.797 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
  • 292.461 miles
  • 470.671 kilometers
  • 254.142 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 Beckley?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Beckley?

There is no time difference between Athens and Beckley.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)

On average, flying from Athens to Beckley generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Beckley

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W