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Distance from Prague to Zalău

Straight line

712 km
442 mi · 384 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Zalău?

Prague (Czechia) and Zalău (Romania) are quite far apart: 712 km in a straight line, that is 442 miles or 384 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Prague, Zalău lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Czechia into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.7246°, 18.8592°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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 Prague from Zalău?

The straight-line distance between Prague and Zalău is 712 km (442 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Zalău from Prague?

Zalău is to the south-east of Prague, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.