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Distance from Buzău to Ploiești

Straight line

68.1 km
42.3 mi · 36.8 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Ploiești?

Buzău (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a short distance apart: 68.1 km in a straight line, that is 42.3 miles or 36.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Buzău, Ploiești lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0507°, 26.4243°.

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 Buzău from Ploiești?

The straight-line distance between Buzău and Ploiești is 68.1 km (42.3 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ploiești from Buzău?

Ploiești is to the west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.