Distance from Rome to Scissors
Rome → Scissors
9,629 km
≈ 5,983 miles · 5,199 nautical miles
RomeScissors
12 h 28 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 19 h
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (303°)
-7 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,629 km (5,983 miles), the route from Rome to Scissors is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 12 h 28 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,629 km / 5,983 mi / 5,199 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 12,517 km / 7,778 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 12 h 28 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 19 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 303° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Scissors is -7 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Rome coordinates | 41.8919, 12.5113 |
| Scissors coordinates | 26.1398, -98.0539 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Rome and Scissors — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Scissors from Rome?
Scissors is 9,629 km (5,983 miles) from Rome measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12,517 km (7,778 mi).
How long is the flight from Rome to Scissors?
If a direct flight operates between Rome and Scissors, it would take approximately 12 h 28 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 Scissors?
Scissors has 7 hours behind Rome. Rome uses UTC+01:00 and Scissors uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Rome and Scissors?
The geographic midpoint between Rome and Scissors is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 4,814 km from each city.
In which direction is Scissors from Rome?
Scissors lies to the west-northwest of Rome, at an initial bearing of 303°.