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Distance from Zalău to Kyiv

Straight line

657 km
408 mi · 355 NM

By road

956 km
594 mi

Travel time

14 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Kyiv?

Zalău (Romania) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 657 km in a straight line, that is 408 miles or 355 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Kyiv is 956 km (594 miles), about 14 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Kyiv lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Romania into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.8877°, 26.6653°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Kyiv?

By road it is 956 km (594 miles) from Zalău to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 657 km (408 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Kyiv?

About 14 h 58 min on the fastest route (956 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Zalău?

Kyiv is to the north-east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.