London to Athens Distance
2,392 km · 1,486 miles · 3 h 29 min flight
The distance from London to Athens is 2,392 km (1,486 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 29 min. Athens is 2 hours ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
Athens
Greece
- Kilometres
- 2,392
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,486
- 1,291 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours
- Athens vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | East-southeast (120°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Athens | Northwest (317°) |
| Halfway point | 45.36° N, 13.22° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Athens coordinates | 37.98° N, 23.73° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Athens from London?
2,392 kilometres or 1,486 miles (1,291 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Athens?
About 3 h 29 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 London and Athens?
Athens is 2 hours ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Athens from London?
Athens lies to the east-southeast of London (initial bearing 120°).
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.