Distance from Zalău to Sofia
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How far is Zalău from Sofia?
Zalău (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 501 km in a straight line, that is 311 miles or 270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Zalău to Sofia is 907 km (564 miles), about 11 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 81% longer than the straight line.
From Zalău, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.9488°, 23.1925°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Zalău
- Zalău – Jibou 17 km
- Zalău – Șimleu Silvaniei 19 km
- Zalău – Aleșd 50 km
- Zalău – Marghita 57 km
- Zalău – Dej 62 km
- Zalău – Seini 64 km
- Zalău – Cluj-Napoca 64 km
- Zalău – Baia Mare 64 km
- Zalău – Satu Mare 68 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Zalău from Sofia?
By road it is 907 km (564 miles) from Zalău to Sofia; in a straight line it is 501 km (311 miles).
How long is the drive from Zalău to Sofia?
About 11 h 37 min on the fastest route (907 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Zalău?
Sofia is to the south of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 177°.
How long is the flight from Zalău to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.