Distance from Eilat to Athens
🇮🇱 Eilat, Israel→🇬🇷 Athens, Greece
Eilat → Athens
1,396 km
≈ 867 miles · 754 nautical miles
EilatAthens
2 h 14 min
Flight (if direct)
20 h 10 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (315°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Eilat to Athens covers 1,396 km (867 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,814 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,396 km / 867 mi / 754 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,814 km / 1,127 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 14 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 20 h 10 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 315° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nakagami-gun, Japan |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Eilat coordinates | 29.5581, 34.9482 |
| Athens coordinates | 37.9838, 23.7278 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Eilat and Athens — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Athens from Eilat?
Athens is 1,396 km (867 miles) from Eilat measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,814 km (1,127 mi).
How long is the flight from Eilat to Athens?
If a direct flight operates between Eilat and Athens, it would take approximately 2 h 14 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Eilat and Athens?
Athens has the same time zone offset. Eilat uses UTC+02:00 and Athens uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Eilat and Athens?
The geographic midpoint between Eilat and Athens is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 698 km from each city.
In which direction is Athens from Eilat?
Athens lies to the northwest of Eilat, at an initial bearing of 315°.