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Distance from Zalău to Tulcea

Straight line

498 km
309 mi · 269 NM

By road

834 km
518 mi

Travel time

11 h
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Tulcea?

Zalău (Romania) and Tulcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 498 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zalău to Tulcea is 834 km (518 miles), about 11 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 67% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Tulcea lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.2254°, 25.9805°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Tulcea?

By road it is 834 km (518 miles) from Zalău to Tulcea; in a straight line it is 498 km (309 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Tulcea?

About 11 h on the fastest route (834 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tulcea from Zalău?

Tulcea is to the south-east of Zalău, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Zalău to Tulcea?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.