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Distance from Zalău to Munich

Straight line

867 km
539 mi · 468 NM

By road

1,035 km
643 mi

Travel time

11 h 46 min
flight ≈ 1 h 35 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Munich?

Zalău (Romania) and Munich (Germany) are quite far apart: 867 km in a straight line, that is 539 miles or 468 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Munich is 1,035 km (643 miles), about 11 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Munich lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 47.8119°, 17.3644°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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 Munich?

By road it is 1,035 km (643 miles) from Zalău to Munich; in a straight line it is 867 km (539 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Munich?

About 11 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,035 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Zalău?

Munich is to the west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.