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Distance from Zalău to Șimleu Silvaniei

Straight line

19.3 km
12.0 mi · 10.4 NM

By road

26.3 km
16.4 mi

Travel time

31 min
by car

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Zalău (Romania) and Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) are very close to each other: 19.3 km in a straight line, that is 12.0 miles or 10.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Șimleu Silvaniei is 26.3 km (16.4 miles), about 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Șimleu Silvaniei lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.2167°, 22.9250°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zalău from Șimleu Silvaniei?

By road it is 26.3 km (16.4 miles) from Zalău to Șimleu Silvaniei; in a straight line it is 19.3 km (12.0 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Șimleu Silvaniei?

About 31 min on the fastest route (26.3 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Șimleu Silvaniei from Zalău?

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

How long is the flight from Zalău to Șimleu Silvaniei?

A direct flight would take about 31 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.