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How far is Washington D.C. from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 5168 miles / 8317 kilometers / 4491 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5168.108 miles
  • 8317.263 kilometers
  • 4490.963 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
  • 5155.887 miles
  • 8297.596 kilometers
  • 4480.344 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Athens to Washington D.C. generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W