Distance From Henderson Field to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, MDY - FCO Distance

The distance from Henderson Field (MDY) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 7561 miles or 12168 kilometers or 6566 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sand Island ( United States Minor Outlying Islands ) to Rome ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sand Island and Rome takes around 17 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Henderson Field, Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy is 17 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MDY - FCO

Kilometers		12168 km
Statute Miles		7561 miles
Nautical Miles		6566 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 22 minutes

Henderson Field to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport Flight Route Map - MDY to FCO Flight Path

Location of Henderson Field & Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sand Island to Rome nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Rome, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDY - FCO

Time difference between Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands) and Rome (Italy) is 12 Hours.
Rome time is 12 Hours ahead of Sand Island.

Location	Local Time
Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands)	2025-12-15, 05:09:20 SST
Rome (Italy)	2025-12-15, 17:09:20 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Henderson Field (MDY / PMDY) Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Destination

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO / LIRF) Rome, Italy