Distance from Rome to Major Cities?
About Rome: Location & Geography
Rome
Italy · Europe
The Eternal CityCaput MundiCity of Seven Hills
Population 2,318,895
Coordinates 41.8919°N,
12.5113°E
Timezone Europe/Rome
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
Elevation 20 m (66 ft)
Country Italy
Continent Europe
Main Airports FCO · CIA
Distance from Rome to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Rome →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 1,435 km | 892 mi | NW | |
 Paris | 1,107 km | 688 mi | NW | |
 Dubai | 4,331 km | 2,691 mi | E | |
 Shanghai | 9,116 km | 5,664 mi | NE | |
 Tokyo | 9,854 km | 6,123 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 6,892 km | 4,282 mi | NW | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Istanbul | 1,371 km | 852 mi | E | |
 Moscow | 2,375 km | 1,476 mi | NE | |
| Saint Petersburg | 2,346 km | 1,458 mi | NE | |
| Ankara | 1,720 km | 1,069 mi | E | |
 Berlin | 1,184 km | 736 mi | N | |
 Madrid | 1,365 km | 848 mi | W | |
Closest Cities Near Rome by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 150 km
| Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica | 21 km | SW |
| Lido di Ostia | 26 km | SW |
| Guidonia Montecelio | 21 km | NE |
| Aprilia | 35 km | S |
| Marino | 18 km | SE |
Within 400 km
| Naples | 187 km | SE |
| Pescara | 153 km | NE |
| Florence | 234 km | NW |
| Arezzo | 182 km | N |
| Prato | 249 km | NW |
Within 800 km
| Milan | 479 km | NW |
| Genoa | 402 km | NW |
| Palermo | 426 km | S |
| Turin | 526 km | NW |
| Verona | 413 km | N |
 Zagreb | 517 km | NE |
 Sarajevo | 524 km | NE |
| Nice | 473 km | NW |
| Taranto | 427 km | E |
| Trieste | 430 km | N |
Within 100 miles
| Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica | 13 mi | SW |
| Lido di Ostia | 16 mi | SW |
| Guidonia Montecelio | 13 mi | NE |
| Aprilia | 22 mi | S |
| Marino | 11 mi | SE |
Within 250 miles
| Naples | 116 mi | SE |
| Florence | 145 mi | NW |
| Arezzo | 113 mi | N |
| Prato | 155 mi | NW |
| Rimini | 150 mi | N |
Within 500 miles
| Milan | 297 mi | NW |
| Palermo | 265 mi | S |
| Turin | 327 mi | NW |
| Verona | 257 mi | N |
| Zagreb | 321 mi | NE |
| Sarajevo | 325 mi | NE |
| Nice | 294 mi | NW |
| Taranto | 265 mi | E |
| Trieste | 267 mi | N |
| Brescia | 277 mi | NW |
Average Flight Times from Rome
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~2h 36min | 1,435 km | NW |
| Paris | ~2h 14min | 1,107 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~5h 49min | 4,331 km | E |
| Shanghai | ~11h 8min | 9,116 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~11h 57min | 9,854 km | NE |
| New York City | ~8h 39min | 6,892 km | NW |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Rome Location & Key Facts
Rome is the capital of Italy and one of the most historically influential cities in the world. Located in central Italy not far from the Tyrrhenian coast, it was the center of the Roman Empire and later became the seat of the papacy and a cornerstone of Western civilization. Modern Rome combines government, tourism, religion, archaeology, and everyday metropolitan life on an unmatched historical stage.
- ✓Home to globally iconic ancient landmarks including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon
- ✓The Vatican City enclave within Rome makes it the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church
- ✓One of the world's leading tourism destinations, drawing visitors for archaeology, art, religion, and food culture
- ✓Serves as Italy's political capital and a major national hub for media, public administration, and transport
- ✓Its layered urban fabric preserves visible traces from antiquity, the Renaissance, the Baroque era, and the modern republic
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Rome from the North Pole?
Rome is approximately 5,349 km (3,324 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Rome at 48.1° from the polar region.
How far is Rome from the South Pole?
The distance from Rome to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 14,666 km (9,113 miles).
How far is Rome from the equator?
Rome lies at 41.8919° north latitude, approximately 4,663 km (2,897 miles) from the equator.
How long is the flight from Rome to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Rome to Istanbul is approximately 2h 31min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Rome?
There are 163 cities within 200 km of Rome in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Naples, Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica, Perugia.