How far is Athens, GA, from Lowndes County, MS?
The distance between Lowndes County (Golden Triangle Regional Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lowndes County (GTR) to Athens (AHN) is 345 miles / 555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 48 minutes.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Lowndes County to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lowndes County to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 305.208 miles
- 491.184 kilometers
- 265.218 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- 304.570 miles
- 490.159 kilometers
- 264.665 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 Lowndes County to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lowndes County and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Lowndes County to Athens generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lowndes County to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Golden Triangle Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lowndes County, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GTR |
| ICAO Code: | KGTR |
| Coordinates: | 33°27′1″N, 88°35′29″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |