Distance: Rome to Amalfi
Distance between Rome and Amalfi in kilometers, miles and nautical miles.
Rome to Amalfi distance overview
The distance from Rome to Amalfi is 224 km (139 miles) in a straight line, or about 121 nautical miles. This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the Earth's surface — which is what aircraft and ships broadly follow. By road the journey is longer, at roughly 302 km, because highways rarely run in a perfectly straight line.
By car the drive takes approximately 3h 47m at normal highway speeds, not counting rest stops, fuel breaks, traffic or any border crossings between Rome and Amalfi. A direct flight covers the same route in about 47 minutes in the air; door-to-door, add a couple of hours for airport check-in, security and getting to and from each airport.
For a 224 km trip like this, driving tends to be the most practical choice. If you want to compare the options side by side, see our drive vs fly, flight time and halfway point tools for Rome to Amalfi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Rome from Amalfi?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rome to Amalfi is 224 km (139 miles, or 121 nautical miles). By road it is approximately 302 km, a drive of about 3h 47m. A direct flight covers the distance in roughly 47 minutes.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Amalfi?
Driving from Rome to Amalfi covers about 302 km and takes approximately 3h 47m at typical highway speeds, before rest stops, traffic and border crossings. The road route is about 35% longer than the straight-line distance.
How long is the flight from Rome to Amalfi?
A non-stop flight between Rome and Amalfi takes about 47 minutes in the air. Add roughly 2–3 hours for check-in, security and transfers to and from the airports when planning door-to-door travel time.
Is it better to fly or drive from Rome to Amalfi?
For this 224 km route, driving is usually the most practical option. Driving gives you flexibility and door-to-door convenience, while flying saves time on longer distances. Compare both on our Drive vs Fly tool for Rome to Amalfi.
How many nautical miles is it from Rome to Amalfi?
The nautical distance from Rome to Amalfi is approximately 121 nautical miles — the measure used for sailing and aviation, based on the great-circle path.
How is the distance from Rome to Amalfi calculated?
The straight-line figure uses the haversine formula on the geographic coordinates of Rome and Amalfi, giving the shortest distance over the Earth's surface. Road distance and drive time are estimated from typical routing and average speeds; flight time assumes a direct commercial flight.