Rome to Valletta: Exactly 690 km (429 mi)

Rome, Italy → Valletta, Malta

690
Kilometers
429
Miles
~1h 22min
Flight time (est.)

373 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Rome to Valletta is 690 km (429 miles). Valletta lies roughly south-southeast of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 165° (SSE). It is an international route from Italy to Malta.

Coordinates & Bearing

Rome (Lazio, Italy) sits at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E; Valletta (Valletta, Malta) is at 35.8989°N, 14.5146°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 165° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Rome to Valletta

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 22min 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 Rome and Valletta — 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 Rome and Valletta lies at approximately 38.9052°N, 13.5482°E — the position that is an equal 345 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 Valletta (Europe/Malta) 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 Maltese / English in Valletta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rome from Valletta?

The straight-line distance from Rome to Valletta is approximately 690 km (429 miles, 373 nautical miles).

What direction is Valletta from Rome?

Valletta lies roughly south-southeast of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 165° (SSE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 22min (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 Valletta?

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

Is there a time difference between Rome and Valletta?

Rome (Europe/Rome) and Valletta (Europe/Malta) 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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