Distance from Rome to Bologna
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How far is Rome from Bologna?
Rome (Italy) and Bologna (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 304 km in a straight line, that is 189 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to Bologna is 376 km (234 miles), about 4 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Bologna lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 43.1944°, 11.9375°.
A direct flight would take about 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
- Rome – Nice 473 km
Other distances from Bologna
- Bologna – Florence 80 km
- Bologna – Verona 108 km
- Bologna – Padova 110 km
- Bologna – Genoa 190 km
- Bologna – Milan 201 km
- Bologna – Turin 295 km
- Bologna – Ljubljana 302 km
- Bologna – Nice 337 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Bologna?
By road it is 376 km (234 miles) from Rome to Bologna; in a straight line it is 304 km (189 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Bologna?
About 4 h 3 min on the fastest route (376 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bologna from Rome?
Bologna is to the north of Rome, at an initial bearing of 342°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Bologna?
A direct flight would take about 53 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.