The straight-line distance from Athens, Greece to Ankara, Turkey is 818 km (509 miles).Ankara is ENE of Athens.
Distance (km)
818
straight line
Distance (miles)
509
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
72° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 30 min | 818 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 13 hr 18 min | ~1,063 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Athens, Greece |
| To | Ankara, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 818 km (509 miles) |
| Bearing | 72° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Athens) | 37.9838°, 23.7275° |
| Coordinates (Ankara) | 39.9334°, 32.8597° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Athens to Ankara is 818 km (509 miles). Ankara is ENE of Athens.
A direct flight from Athens to Ankara takes approximately 1 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Athens to Ankara takes approximately 13 hr 18 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Ankara is ENE (72 degrees) from Athens.
The distance from Ankara to Athens is the same: 818 km (509 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.