How far is Athens, GA, from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 5699 miles / 9172 kilometers / 4952 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Athens–Ben Epps 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)- 5699.225 miles
- 9172.013 kilometers
- 4952.491 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- 5686.359 miles
- 9151.308 kilometers
- 4941.311 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 Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Athens?
The time difference between Istanbul and Athens is 8 hours. Athens is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Athens generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| 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 |