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RME to EFD: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
1,440 mi
2,317 km · 1,251 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,440 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from EFD?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Houston (EFD) is 1,440 miles (2,317 km, 1,251 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m 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 Rome and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to EFD?
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