How far is London from Rome?
The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 898 miles / 1446 kilometers / 781 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to London (LHR) is 1185 miles / 1907 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 59 minutes.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Rome to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rome to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 898.350 miles
- 1445.754 kilometers
- 780.644 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- 897.334 miles
- 1444.119 kilometers
- 779.762 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?
The time difference between Rome and London is 1 hour. London is 1 hour behind Rome.
Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Rome to London generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rome |
| Country: | Italy  |
| IATA Code: | FCO |
| ICAO Code: | LIRF |
| Coordinates: | 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E |
| Destination | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Rome (FCO) to London (LHR)
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