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Distance from Zalău to Prague

Straight line

712 km
442 mi · 384 NM

By road

910 km
565 mi

Travel time

10 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Prague?

Zalău (Romania) and Prague (Czechia) are quite far apart: 712 km in a straight line, that is 442 miles or 384 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Prague is 910 km (565 miles), about 10 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Prague lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Romania into Czechia. The halfway point is at 48.7246°, 18.8592°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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 Prague?

By road it is 910 km (565 miles) from Zalău to Prague; in a straight line it is 712 km (442 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Prague?

About 10 h 21 min on the fastest route (910 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Zalău?

Prague is to the north-west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.