Istanbul to Athens Distance
560 km · 348 miles · 1 h 12 min flight
The distance from Istanbul to Athens is 560 km (348 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 12 min. Istanbul and Athens are on the same time.
Istanbul
Turkey
560 km
Athens
Greece
- 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 Istanbul | Southwest (235°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Athens | Northeast (51°) |
| Halfway point | 39.53° N, 26.28° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
| Athens coordinates | 37.98° N, 23.73° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Athens from Istanbul?
560 kilometres or 348 miles (303 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Athens?
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 Istanbul and Athens?
Istanbul and Athens are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Athens from Istanbul?
Athens lies to the southwest of Istanbul (initial bearing 235°).
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.