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Distance from Kyiv to Zalău

Straight line

657 km
408 mi · 355 NM

By road

958 km
595 mi

Travel time

14 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Zalău?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Zalău (Romania) are quite far apart: 657 km in a straight line, that is 408 miles or 355 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyiv to Zalău is 958 km (595 miles), about 14 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Kyiv, Zalău lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.8877°, 26.6653°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Kyiv from Zalău?

By road it is 958 km (595 miles) from Kyiv to Zalău; in a straight line it is 657 km (408 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyiv to Zalău?

About 14 h 59 min on the fastest route (958 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Kyiv?

Zalău is to the south-west of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.