Distance from Athens to Major Cities?
About Athens: Location & Geography
Athens
Greece · Europe
Cradle of Western CivilizationGreek CapitalCity of Athena
Population 664,046
Coordinates 37.9838°N,
23.7278°E
Timezone Europe/Athens
UTC+2 / UTC+3 DST
UTC+2 / UTC+3 DST
Elevation 70 m (230 ft)
Country Greece
Continent Europe
Main Airports ATH
Distance from Athens to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Athens →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 2,392 km | 1,486 mi | NW | |
 Paris | 2,096 km | 1,302 mi | NW | |
 Dubai | 3,298 km | 2,049 mi | E | |
 Shanghai | 8,540 km | 5,307 mi | NE | |
 Tokyo | 9,505 km | 5,906 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 7,925 km | 4,924 mi | NW | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Istanbul | 560 km | 348 mi | NE | |
 Moscow | 2,231 km | 1,386 mi | NE | |
| Saint Petersburg | 2,485 km | 1,544 mi | N | |
| Ankara | 818 km | 508 mi | E | |
 Berlin | 1,803 km | 1,120 mi | NW | |
 Madrid | 2,369 km | 1,472 mi | W | |
Closest Cities Near Athens by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 150 km
| Piraeus | 9 km | SW |
| Níkaia | 7 km | W |
| Acharnés | 11 km | N |
| Ílion | 6 km | NW |
| Ilioúpoli | 7 km | SE |
Within 400 km
| İzmir | 302 km | E |
| Pátra | 177 km | W |
| Volos | 168 km | NW |
| Lárisa | 215 km | NW |
| Karabağlar | 301 km | E |
Within 800 km
| Istanbul | 560 km | NE |
| Bursa | 522 km | NE |
 Sofia | 525 km | N |
 Skopje | 487 km | NW |
| Plovdiv | 472 km | N |
| Denizli | 471 km | E |
 Tirana | 500 km | NW |
| Bağcılar | 556 km | NE |
| Merkezefendi | 467 km | E |
| Uşak | 501 km | E |
Within 100 miles
| Piraeus | 5 mi | SW |
| Níkaia | 4 mi | W |
| Acharnés | 7 mi | N |
| Ílion | 4 mi | NW |
| Ilioúpoli | 4 mi | SE |
Within 250 miles
| İzmir | 188 mi | E |
| Pátra | 110 mi | W |
| Volos | 105 mi | NW |
| Lárisa | 134 mi | NW |
| Karabağlar | 187 mi | E |
Within 500 miles
| Istanbul | 348 mi | NE |
| Bursa | 324 mi | NE |
| Sofia | 326 mi | N |
| Skopje | 303 mi | NW |
| Plovdiv | 293 mi | N |
| Denizli | 293 mi | E |
| Tirana | 311 mi | NW |
| Bağcılar | 345 mi | NE |
| Merkezefendi | 290 mi | E |
| Uşak | 311 mi | E |
Average Flight Times from Athens
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~3h 39min | 2,392 km | NW |
| Paris | ~3h 20min | 2,096 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~4h 40min | 3,298 km | E |
| Shanghai | ~10h 29min | 8,540 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~11h 34min | 9,505 km | NE |
| New York City | ~9h 48min | 7,925 km | NW |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Athens Location & Key Facts
Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the most historically influential cities in the world. Located in the Attica basin not far from the Aegean Sea, it was the leading city of classical Greece and became central to the political, philosophical, and artistic traditions later associated with Western civilization. Modern Athens is a large southeastern European capital where archaeology, government, tourism, shipping-linked business, and daily metropolitan life all overlap.
- ✓Athens is globally identified with classical antiquity, democracy, philosophy, and landmarks such as the Acropolis and Parthenon
- ✓It serves as Greece's political and administrative center and anchors the country's largest metropolitan economy
- ✓The city links closely with the port of Piraeus, one of the Mediterranean's most important maritime gateways
- ✓Its urban form combines dense modern neighborhoods with exceptionally visible ancient and Roman-era remains
- ✓Athens remains one of Europe's strongest heritage-tourism destinations and a major reference point in world history
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Athens from the North Pole?
Athens is approximately 5,784 km (3,594 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Athens at 52.0° from the polar region.
How far is Athens from the South Pole?
The distance from Athens to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 14,231 km (8,843 miles).
How far is Athens from the equator?
Athens lies at 37.9838° north latitude, approximately 4,228 km (2,627 miles) from the equator.
How far is Athens from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Athens to Rome, Italy is approximately 1,049 km (652 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Athens to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Athens to Istanbul is approximately 1h 37min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Athens?
There are 58 cities within 200 km of Athens in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Pátra, Piraeus, Acharnés.