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Distance from Birmingham to Ploiești

Straight line

2,201 km
1,368 mi · 1,188 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

E 101°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Ploiești?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Ploiești (Romania) are quite far apart: 2,201 km in a straight line, that is 1,368 miles or 1,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Birmingham, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.5605°, 13.1258°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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 Birmingham from Ploiești?

The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Ploiești is 2,201 km (1,368 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ploiești from Birmingham?

Ploiești is to the east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 101°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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.