Vienna to Rome: Exactly 764 km (475 mi)

Vienna, Austria → Rome, Italy

764
Kilometers
475
Miles
~1h 27min
Flight time (est.)
~993 km
Rough road-length estimate

413 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Vienna to Rome is 764 km (475 miles). Rome lies roughly south-southwest of Vienna; the initial great-circle bearing is 205° (SSW). It is an international route from Austria to Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

Vienna (Vienna, Austria) sits at 48.2082°N, 16.3738°E; Rome (Lazio, Italy) is at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 205° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Vienna to Rome

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 27min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~993 km · ~12h 25min 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 Vienna to Rome: about 993 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 Vienna and Rome lies at approximately 45.0719°N, 14.3281°E — the position that is an equal 382 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Vienna (Europe/Vienna) 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 German in Vienna to Italian in Rome.

Other Routes from Vienna

You Might Also Like

All routes in Italy

All distances from Vienna · All distances from Rome

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Vienna from Rome?

The straight-line distance from Vienna to Rome is approximately 764 km (475 miles, 413 nautical miles).

What direction is Rome from Vienna?

Rome lies roughly south-southwest of Vienna; the initial great-circle bearing is 205° (SSW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 27min (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 Vienna to Rome?

Rough road-length estimate for Vienna to Rome: about 993 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 Vienna and Rome?

Vienna (Europe/Vienna) 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

Explore More