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Distance from Calafat to Ploiești

Straight line

267 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

329 km
205 mi

Travel time

4 h 45 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Ploiești?

Calafat (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 267 km in a straight line, that is 166 miles or 144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Ploiești is 329 km (205 miles), about 4 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Calafat, Ploiești lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.4807°, 24.4623°.

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 Calafat from Ploiești?

By road it is 329 km (205 miles) from Calafat to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 267 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Ploiești?

About 4 h 45 min on the fastest route (329 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Calafat?

Ploiești is to the north-east of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Calafat 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.