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Distance from Ankara to Ploiești

Straight line

792 km
492 mi · 428 NM

By road

1,176 km
731 mi

Travel time

14 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Ploiești?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Ploiești (Romania) are quite far apart: 792 km in a straight line, that is 492 miles or 428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Ploiești is 1,176 km (731 miles), about 14 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Ploiești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 42.4857°, 29.5729°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Ankara from Ploiești?

By road it is 1,176 km (731 miles) from Ankara to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 792 km (492 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Ploiești?

About 14 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,176 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Ankara?

Ploiești is to the north-west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.