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Distance from Madrid to Zalău

Straight line

2,267 km
1,409 mi · 1,224 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Zalău?

Madrid (Spain) and Zalău (Romania) are quite far apart: 2,267 km in a straight line, that is 1,409 miles or 1,224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Madrid, Zalău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Spain into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.5932°, 8.8992°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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 Madrid from Zalău?

The straight-line distance between Madrid and Zalău is 2,267 km (1,409 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Zalău from Madrid?

Zalău is to the north-east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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.