How far is Istanbul from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5738 miles / 9234 kilometers / 4986 nautical miles.

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)

• 5737.929 miles
• 9234.302 kilometers
• 4986.124 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

• 5725.024 miles
• 9213.534 kilometers
• 4974.910 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Istanbul?

The time difference between Athens and Istanbul is 8 hours. Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Athens.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Athens to Istanbul generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 502 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	SAW
ICAO Code:	LTFJ
Coordinates:	40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E