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Distance from Messina to Sarajevo

Straight line

671 km
417 mi · 362 NM

By road

1,950 km
1,212 mi

Travel time

21 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Sarajevo?

Messina (Italy) and Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina) are quite far apart: 671 km in a straight line, that is 417 miles or 362 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Sarajevo is 1,950 km (1,212 miles), about 21 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 191% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Sarajevo lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Italy into Bosnia & Herzegovina. The halfway point is at 41.0298°, 16.8943°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Messina from Sarajevo?

By road it is 1,950 km (1,212 miles) from Messina to Sarajevo; in a straight line it is 671 km (417 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Sarajevo?

About 21 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,950 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sarajevo from Messina?

Sarajevo is to the north of Messina, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Sarajevo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.