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Distance from Bistrița to Ploiești

Straight line

270 km
167 mi · 146 NM

By road

355 km
221 mi

Travel time

6 h 32 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSE 154°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Ploiești?

Bistrița (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 270 km in a straight line, that is 167 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Ploiești is 355 km (221 miles), about 6 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Ploiești lies to the south-east (initial bearing 154°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0441°, 25.2734°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Bistrița from Ploiești?

By road it is 355 km (221 miles) from Bistrița to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 270 km (167 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Ploiești?

About 6 h 32 min on the fastest route (355 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Bistrița?

Ploiești is to the south-east of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 154°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.