Faith & Reason Nexus

Distance Traveled: Approx. 2,703 miles
The second missionary journey of the Apostle Paul took him through various regions in Asia Minor, Greece, and parts of Macedonia, significantly expanding the reach of the early Christian church. Here’s an approximate breakdown of his journey, including the distances between key locations:

1. Antioch in Syria to Cilician Gates
   Approx. 140 miles
   Paul started his journey from Antioch and traveled through Cilicia.
2. Cilician Gates to Derbe
   Approx. 100 miles
   After passing through the gates, Paul journeyed to Derbe.
3. Derbe to Lystra
   Approx. 30 miles
   Paul continued to Lystra, where he met Timothy, who would later join him on his missionary travels.
4. Lystra to Iconium
   Approx. 30 miles
   Paul proceeded to Iconium, where he encountered both opposition and success in spreading the gospel.
5. Iconium to Antioch in Pisidia
   Approx. 85 miles
   Continuing his route, Paul reached Antioch in Pisidia, where he preached in the synagogue.
6. Phrygia and Galatia
   Approx. 200+ miles
   As Paul traveled further, he passed through these regions, strengthening the churches.
7. To Troas
   Approx. 200+ miles
   Paul’s journey took him to Troas, where he received a vision calling him to Macedonia.
8. Troas to Samothrace
   Approx. 70 miles
   From Troas, Paul sailed to Samothrace.
9. Samothrace to Neapolis
   Approx. 70 miles
   Paul arrived in Neapolis, the gateway to Macedonia.
10. Neapolis to Philippi
    Approx. 10 miles
    Philippi became a key city in Paul’s ministry during this journey.
11. Philippi to Amphipolis
    Approx. 30 miles
    After leaving Philippi, Paul traveled to Amphipolis.
12. Amphipolis to Apollonia
    Approx. 35 miles
    Continuing, Paul reached Apollonia.
13. Apollonia to Thessalonica
    Approx. 40 miles
    Thessalonica became a major center for Paul’s missionary efforts.
14. Thessalonica to Berea
    Approx. 50 miles
    Paul traveled on to Berea, where many people received the gospel gladly.
15. Berea to the Coast
    Approx. 20 miles
    Paul eventually left Berea, heading towards the coast.
16. To Athens
    Approx. 250 miles
    Paul arrived in Athens, where he delivered his famous sermon on Mars Hill.
17. Athens to Corinth
    Approx. 50 miles
    Continuing on his journey, Paul reached Corinth, where he stayed for a year and a half.
18. Corinth to Cenchrea
    Approx. 8 miles
    Paul visited Cenchrea, a port city near Corinth.
19. Cenchrea to Ephesus
    Approx. 250 miles
    Paul journeyed to Ephesus, where he preached and founded a church.
20. Ephesus to Caesarea
    Approx. 650+ miles
    Paul sailed back to Caesarea.
21. Caesarea to Jerusalem
    Approx. 65 miles
    Paul finally reached Jerusalem to report on his missionary efforts.
22. Jerusalem to Antioch in Syria
    Approx. 320+ miles
    After his time in Jerusalem, Paul returned to Antioch to report on his journey.

Through this extensive journey, Paul’s missionary efforts were instrumental in establishing early Christian communities across Asia Minor and Greece. The churches were strengthened in faith and grew in number daily (Acts 16:5).