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Distance from Zalău to Ankara

Straight line

1,130 km
702 mi · 610 NM

By road

1,606 km
998 mi

Travel time

20 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 55 min

Direction

SE 132°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Ankara?

Zalău (Romania) and Ankara (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,130 km in a straight line, that is 702 miles or 610 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Ankara is 1,606 km (998 miles), about 20 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Ankara lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.6644°, 28.2494°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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 Zalău from Ankara?

By road it is 1,606 km (998 miles) from Zalău to Ankara; in a straight line it is 1,130 km (702 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Ankara?

About 20 h 19 min on the fastest route (1,606 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Zalău?

Ankara is to the south-east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 132°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 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.