Distance from Washington to Rome

The distance between Washington, United States and Rome, Italy is 7,237 kilometers (4,497 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Washington is located on the east coast of the United States, while Rome is situated in central Italy, across the Atlantic Ocean and the European continent. The straight-line distance between them is 7,237 kilometers, heading northeast.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Rome is at 52 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Rome crosses the Atlantic Ocean, passing over major landmarks like the Azores and the Mediterranean Sea.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring or fall when Rome's tourist season is moderate, avoiding the summer crowds and winter rains.

Climate

Rome has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, contrasting Washington's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Rome offers extensive public transport and historic sites with improved accessibility, differing from Washington's modern infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 10-12 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
Rome, Italy

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Rome

Coordinates: 41.8919° N 12.5113° E

Elevation: 52 m (171 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)
  • Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
  • Latina Air Base (QLT)
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
  • Pescara International Airport (PSR)

Other distances from Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Other distances from Rome

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Rome to Milan 479 km
From Rome to Naples 187 km
From Rome to Turin 526 km
From Rome to Palermo 425 km
From Rome to Genoa 403 km

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