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How far is Houston, TX, from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 5682 miles / 9145 kilometers / 4938 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Rome to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5682.353 miles
  • 9144.861 kilometers
  • 4937.830 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
  • 5670.371 miles
  • 9125.577 kilometers
  • 4927.417 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 Rome to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Rome to Houston generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W