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Distance from Athens to Balıkesir

Straight line

406 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

1,186 km
737 mi

Travel time

13 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Athens from Balıkesir?

Athens (Greece) and Balıkesir (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 406 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Athens to Balıkesir is 1,186 km (737 miles), about 13 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 192% longer than the straight line.

From Athens, Balıkesir lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Greece into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.8349°, 25.7827°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Athens from Balıkesir?

By road it is 1,186 km (737 miles) from Athens to Balıkesir; in a straight line it is 406 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Athens to Balıkesir?

About 13 h 47 min on the fastest route (1,186 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balıkesir from Athens?

Balıkesir is to the north-east of Athens, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Athens to Balıkesir?

A direct flight would take about 1 h at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.