What are the geodetic coordinates of Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO)?

Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO / ICAO: LIRF) is located at geodetic coordinates 41.8045°N, 12.2508°E in Rome, IT. It sits at an airfield elevation of 15 ft (5 m) MSL with 3 runways (16R/34L (3,900 m), 16L/34R (3,900 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from FCO?

FCO connects to major global flight corridors including New York (JFK), Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), Paris (CDG). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from FCO compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing FCO follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At FCO's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,248 km/h.

Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

AIRPORT HUB INTELLIGENCE & GEODETIC PROFILE

Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 41.805°N, 012.251°E • Country: IT • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT+1 (Local: 04:44) • Solar Angle: -25.3° Elev, 93° Azim (Night)

Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Positioned along the Tyrrhenian Sea coast near the Tiber delta, 35 km southwest of Rome. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONLIRF / FCOElevation: 15 ft (5 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX3 Runways16R/34L (3,900 m) · 16L/34R (3,900 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,248 km/hMid-Latitude Temperate Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.02 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)47 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from FCO — Top Direct Routes

FCO → JFK301° True (WNW)

New York (US)

6,866 km (4,266 mi)•9h 7m

FCO → DXB101° True (E)

Dubai (AE)

4,343 km (2,699 mi)•4h 39m

FCO → LHR322° True (NW)

London (GB)

1,444 km (897 mi)•2h 14m

FCO → CDG320° True (NW)

Paris (FR)

1,101 km (684 mi)•1h 50m

FCO → LAX321° True (NW)

Los Angeles (US)

10,203 km (6,340 mi)•12h 50m

FCO → SIN88° True (E)

Singapore (SG)

10,052 km (6,246 mi)•10h 4m

FCO → SFO326° True (NW)

San Francisco (US)

10,058 km (6,250 mi)•12h 31m

FCO → HND40° True (NE)

Tokyo (JP)

9,892 km (6,147 mi)•10h 22m

FCO → MAD269° True (W)

Madrid (ES)

1,330 km (826 mi)•2h 13m

FCO → FRA344° True (NNW)

Frankfurt-am-Main (DE)

958 km (595 mi)•1h 36m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from FCO

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
FCO → JFKNew York (North / South Atlantic Track)	301° TRU (WNW)	238° TRU	6,866 km (3,707 NM)	+330 km (+4.8%)	9h 7m
FCO → DXBDubai (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	101° TRU (E)	126° TRU	4,343 km (2,345 NM)	+33 km (+0.8%)	4h 39m
FCO → LHRLondon (Continental Trunk Corridor)	322° TRU (NW)	313° TRU	1,444 km (780 NM)	+2 km (+0.1%)	2h 14m
FCO → CDGParis (Continental Trunk Corridor)	320° TRU (NW)	313° TRU	1,101 km (594 NM)	+1 km (+0.1%)	1h 50m
FCO → LAXLos Angeles (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	321° TRU (NW)	214° TRU	10,203 km (5,509 NM)	+1,279 km (+12.5%)	12h 50m
FCO → SINSingapore (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	088° TRU (E)	132° TRU	10,052 km (5,428 NM)	+209 km (+2.1%)	10h 4m
FCO → SFOSan Francisco (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	326° TRU (NW)	212° TRU	10,058 km (5,431 NM)	+1,461 km (+14.5%)	12h 31m
FCO → HNDTokyo (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	040° TRU (NE)	144° TRU	9,892 km (5,341 NM)	+1,188 km (+12.0%)	10h 22m
FCO → MADMadrid (Continental Trunk Corridor)	269° TRU (W)	259° TRU	1,330 km (718 NM)	+2 km (+0.1%)	2h 13m
FCO → FRAFrankfurt-am-Main (Continental Trunk Corridor)	344° TRU (NNW)	341° TRU	958 km (517 NM)	identical path	1h 36m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: FCO

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSITA Airways · Ryanair · Wizz Air

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE41.805°S, 167.749°W (South Pacific Ocean)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBSydney (SYD) — 16,343 km (10,155 mi)

01Sea-level elevation enables high-payload widebody departures toward the Americas and Asia.
02Opened in 1960 ahead of the Rome Summer Olympics to replace Ciampino for long-haul traffic.
03Coastal shoreline approaches minimize overflight noise across Rome's historic urban core.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) located and what are its coordinates?: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO, ICAO: LIRF) is located in Rome, IT at geodetic coordinates 41.805°N, 012.251°E (Latitude: 41.8045°, Longitude: 12.2508°). At this latitude (Mid-Latitude Temperate Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,248 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at FCO?: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) sits at an airfield elevation of 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level and operates 3 runways, led by 16R/34L (3,900 m), 16L/34R (3,900 m), 07/25 (3,309 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to FCO?: Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT+1 (approximate local clock time: 04:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of -25.3°, placing the airport in night.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from FCO?: Orb Vector indexes 4 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from FCO. The longest featured corridor from FCO is FCO → LAX (Los Angeles), spanning 10,203 km (6,340 mi / 5,509 NM) along an initial bearing of 321° TRU (NW).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from FCO?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to FCO lies at 41.805°S, 167.749°W (South Pacific Ocean). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from FCO is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) at a Great Circle distance of 16,343 km (10,155 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
What are the "Discover Routes"?: We've curated a selection of extreme and interesting aviation routes, such as the world's longest flight (Singapore to JFK) and the "Island Hopper" across the Pacific. Use the "Discover Routes" menu to instantly visualize these famous trajectories.