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Distance from Zagreb to Budapest

Straight line

300 km
186 mi · 162 NM

By road

346 km
215 mi

Travel time

3 h 46 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Zagreb from Budapest?

Zagreb (Croatia) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 300 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zagreb to Budapest is 346 km (215 miles), about 3 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Zagreb, Budapest lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Croatia into Hungary. The halfway point is at 46.6666°, 17.4854°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Zagreb from Budapest?

By road it is 346 km (215 miles) from Zagreb to Budapest; in a straight line it is 300 km (186 miles).

How long is the drive from Zagreb to Budapest?

About 3 h 46 min on the fastest route (346 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Zagreb?

Budapest is to the north-east of Zagreb, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Zagreb to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.