Distance from Rome to Ithaca

🇮🇹 Rome, Italy🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

Rome → Ithaca
7,450 km
4,629 miles · 4,023 nautical miles
RomeIthaca
9 h 45 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 11 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (308°)
-6 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 7,450 km (4,629 miles), the route from Rome to Ithaca is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 9 h 45 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance7,450 km / 4,629 mi / 4,023 nmi
Estimated road distance9,685 km / 6,018 mi
Estimated flight time9 h 45 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time4 d 11 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing308° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Time differenceIthaca is -6 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-05:00)
Rome coordinates41.8919, 12.5113
Ithaca coordinates43.2917, -84.6075

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Rome and Ithaca — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Ithaca from Rome?
Ithaca is 7,450 km (4,629 miles) from Rome measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 9,685 km (6,018 mi).
How long is the flight from Rome to Ithaca?
If a direct flight operates between Rome and Ithaca, it would take approximately 9 h 45 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Rome and Ithaca?
Ithaca has 6 hours behind Rome. Rome uses UTC+01:00 and Ithaca uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Rome and Ithaca?
The geographic midpoint between Rome and Ithaca is near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 3,725 km from each city.
In which direction is Ithaca from Rome?
Ithaca lies to the northwest of Rome, at an initial bearing of 308°.