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Distance from Beijing to Ploiești

Straight line

7,055 km
4,384 mi · 3,809 NM

By road

8,904 km
5,533 mi

Travel time

112 h 7 min
flight ≈ 9 h 19 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Ploiești?

Beijing (China) and Ploiești (Romania) are very far apart: 7,055 km in a straight line, that is 4,384 miles or 3,809 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Ploiești is 8,904 km (5,533 miles), about 112 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Ploiești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 52.3441°, 73.5271°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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 Beijing from Ploiești?

By road it is 8,904 km (5,533 miles) from Beijing to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 7,055 km (4,384 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Ploiești?

About 112 h 7 min on the fastest route (8,904 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Beijing?

Ploiești is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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.