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Distance from Plovdiv to Athens

Straight line

471 km
293 mi · 254 NM

By road

924 km
574 mi

Travel time

10 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Athens?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Athens (Greece) are a medium distance apart: 471 km in a straight line, that is 293 miles or 254 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Athens is 924 km (574 miles), about 10 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 96% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Athens lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Greece. The halfway point is at 40.0680°, 24.2233°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Plovdiv from Athens?

By road it is 924 km (574 miles) from Plovdiv to Athens; in a straight line it is 471 km (293 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Athens?

About 10 h 49 min on the fastest route (924 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Athens from Plovdiv?

Athens is to the south of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Athens?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.