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Distance from Zalău to Košice

Straight line

215 km
134 mi · 116 NM

By road

340 km
211 mi

Travel time

4 h 31 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Košice?

Zalău (Romania) and Košice (Slovakia) are a medium distance apart: 215 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Košice is 340 km (211 miles), about 4 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Košice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Romania into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 47.9605°, 22.1672°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Košice?

By road it is 340 km (211 miles) from Zalău to Košice; in a straight line it is 215 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Košice?

About 4 h 31 min on the fastest route (340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Košice from Zalău?

Košice is to the north-west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Košice?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.