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Distance from Rome to Zurich

684 km (425 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

684 km

Kilometers

425 miles

Miles

~1h 18m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Rome

Italy
Area: 1,285 km²
Population: 2.87M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 21m

Zurich

Switzerland
Area: 88 km²
Population: 0.43M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 408m

Rome and Zurich are relatively close, separated by less than 700 kilometers.

Rome is known for Colosseum and Vatican City, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, Rome is 14.6x larger than Zurich. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rome from Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rome to Zurich is 684 km (425 miles).

How long is the flight from Rome to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 18m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Rome bigger than Zurich?

Rome is larger at 1,285 km², compared to 88 km².

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