How far is Athens from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Athens (ATH) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 53 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport – Athens International Airport
Distance from London to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1510.133 miles
- 2430.324 kilometers
- 1312.270 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- 1507.925 miles
- 2426.770 kilometers
- 1310.351 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 London to Athens?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Athens?
The time difference between London and Athens is 2 hours. Athens is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from London to Athens generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Athens (ATH)
| Aegean Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Olympic Airlines |