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Distance from Zagreb to Istanbul

Straight line

1,176 km
731 mi · 635 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

ESE 112°
initial bearing

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How far is Zagreb from Istanbul?

Zagreb (Croatia) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,176 km in a straight line, that is 731 miles or 635 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zagreb, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 112°). The route crosses from Croatia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.5975°, 22.7221°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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 Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is 1,176 km (731 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Zagreb?

Istanbul is to the east of Zagreb, at an initial bearing of 112°.

How long is the flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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.