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How far is London from Rome?

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

The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to London (LGW) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 31 minutes.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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875
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Distance from Rome to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rome to London. 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 Rome to London?

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

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

On average, flying from Rome to London 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 Rome to London

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

British Airways
easyJet
Norwegian Air Shuttle