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Distance from Jibou to Zalău

Straight line

17.0 km
10.5 mi · 9.2 NM

By road

23.5 km
14.6 mi

Travel time

32 min
by car

Direction

WSW 247°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Zalău → Jibou

How far is Jibou from Zalău?

Jibou (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are very close to each other: 17.0 km in a straight line, that is 10.5 miles or 9.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jibou to Zalău is 23.5 km (14.6 miles), about 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Jibou, Zalău lies to the south-west (initial bearing 247°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.2295°, 23.1532°.

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 Jibou from Zalău?

By road it is 23.5 km (14.6 miles) from Jibou to Zalău; in a straight line it is 17.0 km (10.5 miles).

How long is the drive from Jibou to Zalău?

About 32 min on the fastest route (23.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Jibou?

Zalău is to the south-west of Jibou, at an initial bearing of 247°.

How long is the flight from Jibou to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 31 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.