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Distance from Rome to Zagreb

Straight line

517 km
321 mi · 279 NM

By road

891 km
554 mi

Travel time

9 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Zagreb?

Rome (Italy) and Zagreb (Croatia) are a medium distance apart: 517 km in a straight line, that is 321 miles or 279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Zagreb is 891 km (554 miles), about 9 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Zagreb lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from Italy into Croatia. The halfway point is at 43.8663°, 14.1876°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Rome from Zagreb?

By road it is 891 km (554 miles) from Rome to Zagreb; in a straight line it is 517 km (321 miles).

How long is the drive from Rome to Zagreb?

About 9 h 22 min on the fastest route (891 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zagreb from Rome?

Zagreb is to the north-east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Rome to Zagreb?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.