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Distance from Zalău to Madrid

Straight line

2,267 km
1,409 mi · 1,224 NM

By road

2,898 km
1,801 mi

Travel time

31 h 27 min
flight ≈ 3 h 20 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Madrid?

Zalău (Romania) and Madrid (Spain) are quite far apart: 2,267 km in a straight line, that is 1,409 miles or 1,224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Madrid is 2,898 km (1,801 miles), about 31 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Madrid lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from Romania into Spain. The halfway point is at 44.5932°, 8.8992°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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 Madrid?

By road it is 2,898 km (1,801 miles) from Zalău to Madrid; in a straight line it is 2,267 km (1,409 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Madrid?

About 31 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,898 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Zalău?

Madrid is to the west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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.