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How far is Istanbul from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 5714 miles / 9197 kilometers / 4966 nautical miles.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Athens to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5714.499 miles
  • 9196.594 kilometers
  • 4965.764 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
  • 5701.631 miles
  • 9175.886 kilometers
  • 4954.582 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 Athens to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Athens to Istanbul generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E