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Distance from Zalău to Timișoara

Straight line

213 km
132 mi · 115 NM

By road

397 km
247 mi

Travel time

4 h 55 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Timișoara?

Zalău (Romania) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 213 km in a straight line, that is 132 miles or 115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Timișoara is 397 km (247 miles), about 4 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 86% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Timișoara lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4805°, 22.1257°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Timișoara?

By road it is 397 km (247 miles) from Zalău to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 213 km (132 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Timișoara?

About 4 h 55 min on the fastest route (397 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Zalău?

Timișoara is to the south-west of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Timișoara?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.