Driving from Ankara to Rijeka
Rijeka lies 1,617 km (1,005 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 1,973 km (1,226 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ankara | Rijeka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Croatia |
| Population | 3.5 million | 107,964 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
Clocks in Rijeka are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 24 h 40 min journey lands only 23 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rijeka
Crossing from Turkey into Croatia: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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Staying in Rijeka
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Common questions
How far is Rijeka from Ankara?
1,617 km (1,005 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,973 km (1,226 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Rijeka by car?
About 24 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Rijeka?
Rijeka is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zagreb against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Rijeka?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.