Rostock to Zürich distance
The distance from Rostock (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 1,048 km by road, with a driving time of about 10 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 787 km (489 miles); Zürich lies to the SSW of Rostock.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Rostock distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 787 km | 89 min |
| Car (road) | 1,048 km | 10 h 26 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Zürich
Zürich is located in Zürich, Switzerland.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 22′ 36.79″ N, 8° 32′ 30.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 47.38 |
| Longitude | 8.54 |
| Region | Zürich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Population | 415,367 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Rostock and Zürich is at 50.75° N, 10.19° E.
The nearest town is Weilar, Wartburgkreis, Thüringen — about 394 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rostock from Zürich?
By car it is 1,048 km, with a driving time of about 10 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Rostock and Zürich is 787 kilometres (489 miles or 425 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Rostock to Zürich?
The driving distance is 1,048 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 10 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Rostock?
Zürich lies to the SSW (200°) as seen from Rostock.
How long is a flight from Rostock to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 89 minutes.
Distances from Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |
Distances from Zürich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Zürich → Lucerne | 52 km |
| Zürich → Gaienhofen | 66 km |
| Zürich → Konstanz | 71 km |
| Zürich → Basel | 85 km |
| Zürich → Titisee-Neustadt | 88 km |
| Zürich → Hinterzarten | 96 km |
| Zürich → Überlingen | 101 km |
| Zürich → Vaduz | 109 km |