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How far is Rome from Houston, TX?

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

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

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Distance from Houston to Rome

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Rome. 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 Houston to Rome?

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

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

On average, flying from Houston to Rome 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 Houston to Rome

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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