Rome to Zagreb: Exactly 517 km (321 mi)

Rome, Italy → Zagreb, Croatia

517
Kilometers
321
Miles
~1h 9min
Flight time (est.)
~672 km
Rough road-length estimate

279 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Rome to Zagreb is 517 km (321 miles). Zagreb lies roughly north-northeast of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 32° (NNE). It is an international route from Italy to Croatia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Rome (Lazio, Italy) sits at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E; Zagreb (City of Zagreb, Croatia) is at 45.8150°N, 15.9819°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 32° (NNE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Rome to Zagreb

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 9min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~672 km · ~8h 24min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Rome to Zagreb: about 672 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Rome and Zagreb lies at approximately 43.8721°N, 14.1819°E — the position that is an equal 259 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Rome (Europe/Rome) and Zagreb (Europe/Zagreb) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Both cities use the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Italian in Rome to Croatian in Zagreb.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rome from Zagreb?

The straight-line distance from Rome to Zagreb is approximately 517 km (321 miles, 279 nautical miles).

What direction is Zagreb from Rome?

Zagreb lies roughly north-northeast of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 32° (NNE).

How long does it take to fly from Rome to Zagreb?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 9min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Rome to Zagreb?

Rough road-length estimate for Rome to Zagreb: about 672 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Rome and Zagreb?

Rome (Europe/Rome) and Zagreb (Europe/Zagreb) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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