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Distance from Košice to Zalău

Straight line

215 km
134 mi · 116 NM

By road

342 km
212 mi

Travel time

4 h 30 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Košice from Zalău?

Košice (Slovakia) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 215 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Košice to Zalău is 342 km (212 miles), about 4 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Košice, Zalău lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.9605°, 22.1672°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Košice from Zalău?

By road it is 342 km (212 miles) from Košice to Zalău; in a straight line it is 215 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Košice to Zalău?

About 4 h 30 min on the fastest route (342 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Košice?

Zalău is to the south-east of Košice, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Košice to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.