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Distance from Arad to Ploiești

Straight line

392 km
243 mi · 211 NM

By road

546 km
339 mi

Travel time

7 h 28 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Ploiești?

Arad (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 392 km in a straight line, that is 243 miles or 211 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Ploiești is 546 km (339 miles), about 7 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5908°, 23.6925°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Arad from Ploiești?

By road it is 546 km (339 miles) from Arad to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 392 km (243 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Ploiești?

About 7 h 28 min on the fastest route (546 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Arad?

Ploiești is to the east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.