Athens to Larnaca: Exactly 949 km (589 mi)

Athens, Greece → Larnaca, Cyprus

949
Kilometers
589
Miles
~1h 41min
Flight time (est.)

512 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Athens to Larnaca is 949 km (589 miles). Larnaca lies roughly east-southeast of Athens; the initial great-circle bearing is 108° (ESE). It is an international route from Greece to Cyprus.

Coordinates & Bearing

Athens (Attica, Greece) sits at 37.9838°N, 23.7275°E; Larnaca (Larnaca, Cyprus) is at 34.9003°N, 33.6232°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 108° (ESE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Athens to Larnaca

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 41min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road connection

There is no continuous road connection between Athens and Larnaca — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Athens and Larnaca lies at approximately 36.5443°N, 28.7739°E — the position that is an equal 475 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Athens (Europe/Athens) and Larnaca (Asia/Nicosia) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Greek in Athens to Greek / Turkish in Larnaca.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Athens from Larnaca?

The straight-line distance from Athens to Larnaca is approximately 949 km (589 miles, 512 nautical miles).

What direction is Larnaca from Athens?

Larnaca lies roughly east-southeast of Athens; the initial great-circle bearing is 108° (ESE).

How long does it take to fly from Athens to Larnaca?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 41min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Athens to Larnaca?

There is no continuous road connection between Athens and Larnaca — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Is there a time difference between Athens and Larnaca?

Athens (Europe/Athens) and Larnaca (Asia/Nicosia) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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