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How far is Rome from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 898 miles / 1446 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 3 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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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)
  • 898.350 miles
  • 1445.754 kilometers
  • 780.644 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
  • 897.334 miles
  • 1444.119 kilometers
  • 779.762 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 Heathrow Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from London to Rome generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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 (LHR) to Rome (FCO)

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British Airways