Distance from Rome to London
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How far is Rome from London?
Rome (Italy) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,437 km in a straight line, that is 893 miles or 776 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to London is 1,839 km (1,143 miles), about 19 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Italy into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 46.8730°, 6.7591°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 18 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from London?
By road it is 1,839 km (1,143 miles) from Rome to London; in a straight line it is 1,437 km (893 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to London?
About 19 h 50 min on the fastest route (1,839 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Rome?
London is to the north-west of Rome, at an initial bearing of 322°.
How long is the flight from Rome to London?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 18 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.