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How far is Rome from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 6382 miles / 10271 kilometers / 5546 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Rome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6382.369 miles
  • 10271.427 kilometers
  • 5546.127 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
  • 6368.488 miles
  • 10249.088 kilometers
  • 5534.065 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 San Diego to Rome?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Rome generates about 769 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 769 kilograms equals 1 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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