Athens to Istanbul Distance
560 km · 348 miles · 1 h 12 min flight
The distance from Athens to Istanbul is 560 km (348 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 12 min. Athens and Istanbul are on the same time.
Athens
Greece
560 km
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 560
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 348
- 303 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 12 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Athens | Northeast (51°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | Southwest (235°) |
| Halfway point | 39.53° N, 26.28° E |
| Athens coordinates | 37.98° N, 23.73° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Athens?
560 kilometres or 348 miles (303 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
About 1 h 12 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Athens and Istanbul?
Athens and Istanbul are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Athens?
Istanbul lies to the northeast of Athens (initial bearing 51°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.