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Distance from Zalău to Tokyo

Straight line

8,872 km
5,513 mi · 4,791 NM

By road

10,778 km
6,697 mi

Travel time

144 h 39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Tokyo?

Zalău (Romania) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,872 km in a straight line, that is 5,513 miles or 4,791 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Tokyo is 10,778 km (6,697 miles), about 144 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Romania into Japan. The halfway point is at 58.9986°, 89.5771°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 10,778 km (6,697 miles) from Zalău to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,872 km (5,513 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Tokyo?

About 144 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,778 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Zalău?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.