Distance from New York to Rome
6,890 km (4,281 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
6,890 km
Kilometers
4,281 miles
Miles
~8h 36m
Est. Flight
6h
Time Difference
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ItalyNew York and Rome sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 8h 36m by commercial jet.
New York is known for Statue of Liberty and Central Park, while Rome is famous for Colosseum and Vatican City.
In terms of city area, Rome is 1.6x larger than New York. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is New York from Rome?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Rome is 6,890 km (4,281 miles).
How long is the flight from New York to Rome?
A direct flight would take approximately 8h 36m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is New York bigger than Rome?
Rome is larger at 1,285 km², compared to 783 km².