What can you see from Acropolis of Athens?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Acropolis of Athens — observation point at 172 m, coordinates 37.9714, 23.7267.
From Acropolis of Athens, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 134 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 134 km to the west (bearing 271°), at 2,275 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,916,629 terrain samples.
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| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 28.3 km |
| East | 20.7 km |
| South | 132 km |
| West | 134 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Acropolis of Athens?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 134 km from Acropolis of Athens. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 31.7 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Acropolis of Athens?
The farthest terrain visible from Acropolis of Athens lies 134 km to the west, at an elevation of 2,275 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Acropolis of Athens?
The observation point at Acropolis of Athens sits at 172 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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