Florence to Rome: Exactly 231 km (143 mi)

Florence, Italy → Rome, Italy

231
Kilometers
143
Miles
~47 min
Flight time (est.)
~300 km
Rough road-length estimate

125 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Florence to Rome is 231 km (143 miles). Rome lies roughly south-southeast of Florence; the initial great-circle bearing is 154° (SSE). It is a domestic route within Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

Florence (Tuscany, Italy) sits at 43.7696°N, 11.2558°E; Rome (Lazio, Italy) is at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 154° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Florence to Rome

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~47 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~300 km · ~3h 45min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Florence to Rome: about 300 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Florence and Rome lies at approximately 42.8379°N, 11.8855°E — the position that is an equal 116 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Florence and Rome both use the Europe/Rome time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Florence from Rome?

The straight-line distance from Florence to Rome is approximately 231 km (143 miles, 125 nautical miles).

What direction is Rome from Florence?

Rome lies roughly south-southeast of Florence; the initial great-circle bearing is 154° (SSE).

How long does it take to fly from Florence to Rome?

Estimated flight time is about 47 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Florence to Rome?

Rough road-length estimate for Florence to Rome: about 300 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Florence and Rome?

Florence and Rome both use the Europe/Rome time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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