How far is Athens from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 5168 miles / 8317 kilometers / 4491 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Athens International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5168.108 miles
- 8317.263 kilometers
- 4490.963 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- 5155.887 miles
- 8297.596 kilometers
- 4480.344 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 Washington D.C. to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Athens International Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Athens generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |