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Distance from Botoșani to Zalău

Straight line

279 km
174 mi · 151 NM

By road

381 km
237 mi

Travel time

8 h 16 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

WSW 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Botoșani from Zalău?

Botoșani (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 279 km in a straight line, that is 174 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Botoșani to Zalău is 381 km (237 miles), about 8 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Botoșani, Zalău lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.4892°, 24.8489°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Botoșani from Zalău?

By road it is 381 km (237 miles) from Botoșani to Zalău; in a straight line it is 279 km (174 miles).

How long is the drive from Botoșani to Zalău?

About 8 h 16 min on the fastest route (381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Botoșani?

Zalău is to the west of Botoșani, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Botoșani to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.