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Distance from Salonta to Zalău

Straight line

115 km
72 mi · 62 NM

By road

160 km
100 mi

Travel time

2 h 57 min
by car

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Salonta from Zalău?

Salonta (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a short distance apart: 115 km in a straight line, that is 72 miles or 62 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Salonta to Zalău is 160 km (100 miles), about 2 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Salonta, Zalău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.0021°, 22.3474°.

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 Salonta from Zalău?

By road it is 160 km (100 miles) from Salonta to Zalău; in a straight line it is 115 km (72 miles).

How long is the drive from Salonta to Zalău?

About 2 h 57 min on the fastest route (160 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Salonta?

Zalău is to the north-east of Salonta, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Salonta to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.