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Distance from Bratislava to Zagreb

Straight line

273 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

383 km
238 mi

Travel time

4 h 50 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSW 199°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Zagreb?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Zagreb (Croatia) are a medium distance apart: 273 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Zagreb is 383 km (238 miles), about 4 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Zagreb lies to the south (initial bearing 199°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Croatia. The halfway point is at 46.9827°, 16.5300°.

A direct flight would take about 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bratislava from Zagreb?

By road it is 383 km (238 miles) from Bratislava to Zagreb; in a straight line it is 273 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Zagreb?

About 4 h 50 min on the fastest route (383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zagreb from Bratislava?

Zagreb is to the south of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 199°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Zagreb?

A direct flight would take about 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.