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

Rome, Italy → Madrid, Spain

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

737 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Rome to Madrid is 1,364 km (848 miles). Madrid lies roughly west of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 268° (W). It is an international route from Italy to Spain.

Coordinates & Bearing

Rome (Lazio, Italy) sits at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E; Madrid (Community of Madrid, Spain) is at 40.4168°N, 3.7038°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 268° (W); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Rome to Madrid

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 Rome to Madrid: 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 Rome and Madrid 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

Rome (Europe/Rome) and Madrid (Europe/Madrid) 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 Italian in Rome to Spanish in Madrid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rome from Madrid?

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

What direction is Madrid from Rome?

Madrid lies roughly west of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 268° (W).

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

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 Rome to Madrid?

Rough road-length estimate for Rome to Madrid: 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 Rome and Madrid?

Rome (Europe/Rome) and Madrid (Europe/Madrid) 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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