Distance from Athens to Thessaloníki
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How far is Athens from Thessaloníki?
Athens (Greece) and Thessaloníki (Greece) are a medium distance apart: 303 km in a straight line, that is 188 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Athens to Thessaloníki is 498 km (309 miles), about 5 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 64% longer than the straight line.
From Athens, Thessaloníki lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). Both cities are in Greece. The halfway point is at 39.3144°, 23.3369°.
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.
Other distances from Athens
- Athens – Karabağlar 301 km
- Athens – İzmir 302 km
- Athens – Manisa 330 km
- Athens – Balıkesir 405 km
- Athens – Merkezefendi 467 km
- Athens – Denizli 471 km
- Athens – Plovdiv 471 km
- Athens – Skopje 487 km
Other distances from Thessaloníki
- Thessaloníki – Skopje 196 km
- Thessaloníki – Plovdiv 226 km
- Thessaloníki – Sofia 231 km
- Thessaloníki – Tirana 272 km
- Thessaloníki – Niš 310 km
- Thessaloníki – Dăbuleni 364 km
- Thessaloníki – Poiana Mare 364 km
- Thessaloníki – Corabia 371 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Athens from Thessaloníki?
By road it is 498 km (309 miles) from Athens to Thessaloníki; in a straight line it is 303 km (188 miles).
How long is the drive from Athens to Thessaloníki?
About 5 h 43 min on the fastest route (498 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Thessaloníki from Athens?
Thessaloníki is to the north of Athens, at an initial bearing of 347°.
How long is the flight from Athens to Thessaloníki?
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.