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Distance from Brussels to Zalău

Straight line

1,422 km
884 mi · 768 NM

By road

1,742 km
1,082 mi

Travel time

18 h 25 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Zalău?

Brussels (Belgium) and Zalău (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,422 km in a straight line, that is 884 miles or 768 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Zalău is 1,742 km (1,082 miles), about 18 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Brussels, Zalău lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Belgium into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.4038°, 14.0456°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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 Brussels from Zalău?

By road it is 1,742 km (1,082 miles) from Brussels to Zalău; in a straight line it is 1,422 km (884 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Zalău?

About 18 h 25 min on the fastest route (1,742 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Brussels?

Zalău is to the east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.