How far is Athens from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH) is 1966 miles / 3164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 24 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Athens International Airport
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Distance from London to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1489.146 miles
- 2396.548 kilometers
- 1294.032 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- 1486.953 miles
- 2393.018 kilometers
- 1292.126 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 London to Athens?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Athens International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Athens?
The time difference between London and Athens is 2 hours. Athens is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from London to Athens generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Athens (ATH)
| easyJet |