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Distance from Budapest to Zalău

Straight line

305 km
189 mi · 165 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Zalău?

Budapest (Hungary) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 305 km in a straight line, that is 189 miles or 165 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Budapest, Zalău lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.3667°, 21.0509°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Budapest from Zalău?

The straight-line distance between Budapest and Zalău is 305 km (189 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Zalău from Budapest?

Zalău is to the east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.