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Distance from Messina to Zagreb

Straight line

847 km
526 mi · 457 NM

By road

1,562 km
971 mi

Travel time

16 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Zagreb?

Messina (Italy) and Zagreb (Croatia) are quite far apart: 847 km in a straight line, that is 526 miles or 457 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Zagreb is 1,562 km (971 miles), about 16 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 84% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Zagreb lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from Italy into Croatia. The halfway point is at 42.0044°, 15.7525°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Zagreb?

By road it is 1,562 km (971 miles) from Messina to Zagreb; in a straight line it is 847 km (526 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Zagreb?

About 16 h 52 min on the fastest route (1,562 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zagreb from Messina?

Zagreb is to the north of Messina, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Zagreb?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.