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Distance from Zalău to Arad

Straight line

174 km
108 mi · 94 NM

By road

247 km
154 mi

Travel time

4 h 16 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Arad?

Zalău (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Arad is 247 km (154 miles), about 4 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Arad lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6949°, 22.1752°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Arad?

By road it is 247 km (154 miles) from Zalău to Arad; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Arad?

About 4 h 16 min on the fastest route (247 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Zalău?

Arad is to the south-west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.