How far is Athens from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Athens (ATH) is 679 miles / 1093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 34 minutes.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Athens International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 334.316 miles
- 538.029 kilometers
- 290.512 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- 334.018 miles
- 537.550 kilometers
- 290.254 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 Istanbul to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Athens?
The time difference between Istanbul and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Athens generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |