Distance from Rome to Root

🇮🇹 Rome, Italy🇨🇭 Root, Switzerland

Rome → Root
666 km
414 miles · 360 nautical miles
RomeRoot
1 h 20 min
Flight (if direct)
9 h 37 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (332°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Rome to Root covers 666 km (414 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 866 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance666 km / 414 mi / 360 nmi
Estimated road distance866 km / 538 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 20 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time9 h 37 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing332° — north-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Port McNeill, Canada
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Rome coordinates41.8919, 12.5113
Root coordinates47.1146, 8.3902

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Root from Rome?
Root is 666 km (414 miles) from Rome measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 866 km (538 mi).
How long is the flight from Rome to Root?
If a direct flight operates between Rome and Root, it would take approximately 1 h 20 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 Root?
Root has the same time zone offset. Rome uses UTC+01:00 and Root uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Rome and Root?
The geographic midpoint between Rome and Root is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 333 km from each city.
In which direction is Root from Rome?
Root lies to the north-northwest of Rome, at an initial bearing of 332°.