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Distance from Pitești to Zalău

Straight line

297 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

413 km
257 mi

Travel time

6 h 25 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Zalău?

Pitești (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 297 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pitești to Zalău is 413 km (257 miles), about 6 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Pitești, Zalău lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0286°, 23.9776°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Pitești from Zalău?

By road it is 413 km (257 miles) from Pitești to Zalău; in a straight line it is 297 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Pitești to Zalău?

About 6 h 25 min on the fastest route (413 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Pitești?

Zalău is to the north-west of Pitești, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Pitești to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.