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Distance from Arad to Zalău

Straight line

174 km
108 mi · 94 NM

By road

237 km
147 mi

Travel time

4 h 14 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Zalău?

Arad (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Zalău is 237 km (147 miles), about 4 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Zalău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6949°, 22.1752°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Arad from Zalău?

By road it is 237 km (147 miles) from Arad to Zalău; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Zalău?

About 4 h 14 min on the fastest route (237 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Arad?

Zalău is to the north-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.