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Distance from Debrecen to Zalău

Straight line

114 km
71 mi · 61 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

ESE 108°
initial bearing

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How far is Debrecen from Zalău?

Debrecen (Hungary) and Zalău (Romania) are a short distance apart: 114 km in a straight line, that is 71 miles or 61 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Debrecen, Zalău lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). The route crosses from Hungary into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.3680°, 22.3395°.

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 Debrecen from Zalău?

The straight-line distance between Debrecen and Zalău is 114 km (71 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Zalău from Debrecen?

Zalău is to the east of Debrecen, at an initial bearing of 108°.

How long is the flight from Debrecen to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.