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Distance from Zagreb to Messina

Straight line

847 km
526 mi · 457 NM

By road

1,567 km
974 mi

Travel time

16 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

S 183°
initial bearing

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How far is Zagreb from Messina?

Zagreb (Croatia) and Messina (Italy) 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, Zagreb to Messina is 1,567 km (974 miles), about 16 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 85% longer than the straight line.

From Zagreb, Messina lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from Croatia into Italy. 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 Zagreb from Messina?

By road it is 1,567 km (974 miles) from Zagreb to Messina; in a straight line it is 847 km (526 miles).

How long is the drive from Zagreb to Messina?

About 16 h 54 min on the fastest route (1,567 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Zagreb?

Messina is to the south of Zagreb, at an initial bearing of 183°.

How long is the flight from Zagreb to Messina?

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.