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Distance from Athens to İzmir

Straight line

303 km
188 mi · 163 NM

By road

1,299 km
807 mi

Travel time

15 h 31 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Athens from İzmir?

Athens (Greece) and İzmir (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 303 km in a straight line, that is 188 miles or 163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Athens to İzmir is 1,299 km (807 miles), about 15 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 329% longer than the straight line.

From Athens, İzmir lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from Greece into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.2106°, 25.4281°.

A direct flight would take about 53 min (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 İzmir?

By road it is 1,299 km (807 miles) from Athens to İzmir; in a straight line it is 303 km (188 miles).

How long is the drive from Athens to İzmir?

About 15 h 31 min on the fastest route (1,299 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is İzmir from Athens?

İzmir is to the east of Athens, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Athens to İzmir?

A direct flight would take about 53 min 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.