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Distance from Tulcea to Zalău

Straight line

498 km
309 mi · 269 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Zalău?

Tulcea (Romania) and Zalău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 498 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tulcea, Zalău lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.2254°, 25.9805°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Tulcea from Zalău?

The straight-line distance between Tulcea and Zalău is 498 km (309 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Zalău from Tulcea?

Zalău is to the north-west of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.