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Distance from Baia Mare to Zalău

Straight line

64.1 km
39.8 mi · 34.6 NM

By road

83.8 km
52.1 mi

Travel time

1 h 35 min
by car

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Baia Mare from Zalău?

Baia Mare (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a short distance apart: 64.1 km in a straight line, that is 39.8 miles or 34.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baia Mare to Zalău is 83.8 km (52.1 miles), about 1 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Baia Mare, Zalău lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.4289°, 23.3079°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baia Mare from Zalău?

By road it is 83.8 km (52.1 miles) from Baia Mare to Zalău; in a straight line it is 64.1 km (39.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Baia Mare to Zalău?

About 1 h 35 min on the fastest route (83.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Baia Mare?

Zalău is to the south-west of Baia Mare, at an initial bearing of 218°.

How long is the flight from Baia Mare to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.