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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 300 miles / 482 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Roanoke (ROA) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 33 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Athens to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 299.564 miles
  • 482.101 kilometers
  • 260.314 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
  • 299.693 miles
  • 482.309 kilometers
  • 260.426 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Roanoke?

There is no time difference between Athens and Roanoke.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Athens to Roanoke generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W