How far is Istanbul from Athens?
The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (ATH) to Istanbul (ISL) is 679 miles / 1093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.
Athens International 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)- 334.316 miles
- 538.029 kilometers
- 290.512 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- 334.018 miles
- 537.550 kilometers
- 290.254 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 International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Istanbul?
The time difference between Athens and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Athens to Istanbul generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |