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How far is Catania from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to Catania (CTA) is 812 miles / 1307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 36 minutes.

Athens International Airport – Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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Distance from Athens to Catania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 487.384 miles
  • 784.369 kilometers
  • 423.525 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
  • 486.239 miles
  • 782.525 kilometers
  • 422.530 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 Catania?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

On average, flying from Athens to Catania generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Catania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
Destination Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″E