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Distance from Zalău to Debrecen

Straight line

114 km
71 mi · 61 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Debrecen?

Zalău (Romania) and Debrecen (Hungary) are a short distance apart: 114 km in a straight line, that is 71 miles or 61 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zalău, Debrecen lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 47.3680°, 22.3395°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zalău from Debrecen?

The straight-line distance between Zalău and Debrecen is 114 km (71 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Debrecen from Zalău?

Debrecen is to the west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Debrecen?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.