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Distance from Buftea to Ploiești

Straight line

43.5 km
27.0 mi · 23.5 NM

By road

54.4 km
33.8 mi

Travel time

1 h 3 min
by car

Direction

N 7°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Ploiești?

Buftea (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a short distance apart: 43.5 km in a straight line, that is 27.0 miles or 23.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Ploiești is 54.4 km (33.8 miles), about 1 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Ploiești lies to the north (initial bearing 7°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7557°, 25.9827°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buftea from Ploiești?

By road it is 54.4 km (33.8 miles) from Buftea to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 43.5 km (27.0 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Ploiești?

About 1 h 3 min on the fastest route (54.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Buftea?

Ploiești is to the north of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 7°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.