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Distance from Belcești to Ploiești

Straight line

274 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

385 km
239 mi

Travel time

4 h 36 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 198°
initial bearing

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How far is Belcești from Ploiești?

Belcești (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 274 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belcești to Ploiești is 385 km (239 miles), about 4 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Belcești, Ploiești lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1262°, 26.5386°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Belcești from Ploiești?

By road it is 385 km (239 miles) from Belcești to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 274 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Belcești to Ploiești?

About 4 h 36 min on the fastest route (385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Belcești?

Ploiești is to the south of Belcești, at an initial bearing of 198°.

How long is the flight from Belcești to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.