Madrid to Rome: Exactly 1,364 km (848 mi)

Madrid, Spain → Rome, Italy

1,364
Kilometers
848
Miles
~2h 12min
Flight time (est.)
~1,773 km
Rough road-length estimate

737 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Madrid to Rome is 1,364 km (848 miles). Rome lies roughly east-northeast of Madrid; the initial great-circle bearing is 78° (ENE). It is an international route from Spain to Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

Madrid (Community of Madrid, Spain) sits at 40.4168°N, 3.7038°W; Rome (Lazio, Italy) is at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 78° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Madrid to Rome

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 12min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,773 km · ~22h 10min 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 Madrid to Rome: about 1,773 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 Madrid and Rome lies at approximately 41.4446°N, 4.3039°E — the position that is an equal 682 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Madrid (Europe/Madrid) and Rome (Europe/Rome) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Spanish in Madrid to Italian in Rome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Madrid from Rome?

The straight-line distance from Madrid to Rome is approximately 1,364 km (848 miles, 737 nautical miles).

What direction is Rome from Madrid?

Rome lies roughly east-northeast of Madrid; the initial great-circle bearing is 78° (ENE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 2h 12min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Madrid to Rome?

Rough road-length estimate for Madrid to Rome: about 1,773 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 Madrid and Rome?

Madrid (Europe/Madrid) and Rome (Europe/Rome) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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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