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DEC to FCO: distance & flight time
Decatur (Decatur Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
4,943 mi
7,954 km · 4,295 nm
10h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,943 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is DEC from FCO?
The flight distance from Decatur (DEC) to Rome (FCO) is 4,943 miles (7,954 km, 4,295 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DEC to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Decatur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DEC to FCO?
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