How far is London from Athens?
The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to London (LCY) is 1959 miles / 3153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 31 minutes.
Athens International Airport – London City Airport
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Distance from Athens to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1491.797 miles
- 2400.814 kilometers
- 1296.336 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- 1489.670 miles
- 2397.392 kilometers
- 1294.488 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to London City Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and London?
The time difference between Athens and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and London City Airport (LCY)
On average, flying from Athens to London generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and London City Airport (LCY).
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 | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |