Zagreb to Rome: Exactly 517 km (321 mi)

Zagreb, Croatia → Rome, Italy

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

279 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Zagreb to Rome is 517 km (321 miles). Rome lies roughly southwest of Zagreb; the initial great-circle bearing is 214° (SW). It is an international route from Croatia to Italy.

Coordinates & Bearing

Zagreb (City of Zagreb, Croatia) sits at 45.8150°N, 15.9819°E; Rome (Lazio, Italy) is at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 214° (SW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Zagreb to Rome

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 Zagreb to Rome: 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 Zagreb and Rome 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

Zagreb (Europe/Zagreb) and Rome (Europe/Rome) 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 Croatian in Zagreb to Italian in Rome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Zagreb from Rome?

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

What direction is Rome from Zagreb?

Rome lies roughly southwest of Zagreb; the initial great-circle bearing is 214° (SW).

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

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 Zagreb to Rome?

Rough road-length estimate for Zagreb to Rome: 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 Zagreb and Rome?

Zagreb (Europe/Zagreb) and Rome (Europe/Rome) 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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