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How far is Rome from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 875 miles / 1407 kilometers / 760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Rome (FCO) is 1159 miles / 1866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 34 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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875
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Distance from London to Rome

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Rome. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 874.555 miles
  • 1407.460 kilometers
  • 759.967 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 873.561 miles
  • 1405.861 kilometers
  • 759.104 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Rome?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from London to Rome generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Rome (FCO)

British Airways
easyJet
Norwegian Air Shuttle