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How far is Athens from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 676 miles / 1088 kilometers / 587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 6 minutes.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Athens International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 675.770 miles
  • 1087.546 kilometers
  • 587.228 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
  • 674.504 miles
  • 1085.509 kilometers
  • 586.128 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 Rome to Athens?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Athens International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Athens International Airport (ATH)

On average, flying from Rome to Athens generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Athens International Airport (ATH).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines
easyJet
Olympic Airlines