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Distance from Zalău to Brașov

Straight line

261 km
162 mi · 141 NM

By road

353 km
219 mi

Travel time

5 h 28 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Brașov?

Zalău (Romania) and Brașov (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 261 km in a straight line, that is 162 miles or 141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Brașov is 353 km (219 miles), about 5 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Brașov lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4314°, 24.3463°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Brașov?

By road it is 353 km (219 miles) from Zalău to Brașov; in a straight line it is 261 km (162 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Brașov?

About 5 h 28 min on the fastest route (353 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brașov from Zalău?

Brașov is to the south-east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Brașov?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.