Distance from Rome to Catania
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How far is Rome from Catania?
Rome (Italy) and Catania (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 535 km in a straight line, that is 333 miles or 289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to Catania is 794 km (493 miles), about 9 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Catania lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). Both cities are in Italy. The halfway point is at 39.6991°, 13.8317°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 – Bologna 305 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 Catania
- Catania – Messina 89 km
- Catania – Palermo 168 km
- Catania – Naples 380 km
- Catania – Bari 432 km
- Catania – Tripoli 540 km
- Catania – Tirana 590 km
- Catania – Skopje 739 km
- Catania – Sarajevo 759 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Catania?
By road it is 794 km (493 miles) from Rome to Catania; in a straight line it is 535 km (333 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Catania?
About 9 h 25 min on the fastest route (794 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Catania from Rome?
Catania is to the south-east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 155°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Catania?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.