Distance from Sofia to Zalău
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How far is Sofia from Zalău?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 501 km in a straight line, that is 311 miles or 270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Zalău is 922 km (573 miles), about 11 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 84% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Zalău lies to the north (initial bearing 358°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9488°, 23.1925°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Other distances from Zalău
- Zalău – Jibou 17 km
- Zalău – Șimleu Silvaniei 19 km
- Zalău – Aleșd 50 km
- Zalău – Marghita 57 km
- Zalău – Dej 62 km
- Zalău – Seini 64 km
- Zalău – Cluj-Napoca 64 km
- Zalău – Baia Mare 64 km
- Zalău – Satu Mare 68 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Zalău?
By road it is 922 km (573 miles) from Sofia to Zalău; in a straight line it is 501 km (311 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Zalău?
About 11 h 47 min on the fastest route (922 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Zalău from Sofia?
Zalău is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 358°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Zalău?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.