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Distance from Oradea to Zalău

Straight line

87.6 km
54.4 mi · 47.3 NM

By road

125 km
78 mi

Travel time

2 h 19 min
by car

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Oradea from Zalău?

Oradea (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a short distance apart: 87.6 km in a straight line, that is 54.4 miles or 47.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oradea to Zalău is 125 km (78 miles), about 2 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Oradea, Zalău lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.1243°, 22.4833°.

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 Oradea from Zalău?

By road it is 125 km (78 miles) from Oradea to Zalău; in a straight line it is 87.6 km (54.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Oradea to Zalău?

About 2 h 19 min on the fastest route (125 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Oradea?

Zalău is to the east of Oradea, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Oradea to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.