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Distance from Brăila to Ploiești

Straight line

158 km
98 mi · 85 NM

By road

188 km
117 mi

Travel time

2 h 46 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Ploiești?

Brăila (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 158 km in a straight line, that is 98 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Ploiești is 188 km (117 miles), about 2 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Ploiești lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1149°, 26.9927°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Brăila from Ploiești?

By road it is 188 km (117 miles) from Brăila to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 158 km (98 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Ploiești?

About 2 h 46 min on the fastest route (188 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Brăila?

Ploiești is to the west of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.