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How far is Athens, GA, from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 4973 miles / 8003 kilometers / 4321 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Rome to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4973.015 miles
  • 8003.292 kilometers
  • 4321.432 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
  • 4961.629 miles
  • 7984.967 kilometers
  • 4311.537 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 Rome to Athens?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Rome to Athens generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
Destination 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