Palermo to Rome: Exactly 427 km (266 mi)

Palermo, Italy → Rome, Italy

427
Kilometers
266
Miles
~1h 2min
Flight time (est.)

231 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Palermo to Rome is 427 km (266 miles). Rome lies roughly north of Palermo; the initial great-circle bearing is 350° (N). It is a domestic route within Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

Palermo (Sicily, Italy) sits at 38.1157°N, 13.3615°E; Rome (Lazio, Italy) is at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 350° (N); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Palermo to Rome

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 2min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road connection

There is no continuous road connection between Palermo and Rome — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Palermo and Rome lies at approximately 40.0101°N, 12.9410°E — the position that is an equal 214 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Palermo 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 Palermo from Rome?

The straight-line distance from Palermo to Rome is approximately 427 km (266 miles, 231 nautical miles).

What direction is Rome from Palermo?

Rome lies roughly north of Palermo; the initial great-circle bearing is 350° (N).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 2min (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 Palermo to Rome?

There is no continuous road connection between Palermo and Rome — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Is there a time difference between Palermo and Rome?

Palermo 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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