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Distance from Zalău to Bucharest

Straight line

389 km
241 mi · 210 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Bucharest?

Zalău (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 389 km in a straight line, that is 241 miles or 210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zalău, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8263°, 24.6161°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Bucharest?

The straight-line distance between Zalău and Bucharest is 389 km (241 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bucharest from Zalău?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.