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Distance from Galați to Zalău

Straight line

432 km
268 mi · 233 NM

By road

671 km
417 mi

Travel time

10 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Galați from Zalău?

Galați (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 432 km in a straight line, that is 268 miles or 233 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Galați to Zalău is 671 km (417 miles), about 10 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Galați, Zalău lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3457°, 25.5904°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Galați from Zalău?

By road it is 671 km (417 miles) from Galați to Zalău; in a straight line it is 432 km (268 miles).

How long is the drive from Galați to Zalău?

About 10 h 6 min on the fastest route (671 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Galați?

Zalău is to the north-west of Galați, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Galați to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.