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Distance from Călan to Ploiești

Straight line

253 km
157 mi · 137 NM

By road

369 km
229 mi

Travel time

5 h 39 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Călan from Ploiești?

Călan (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 253 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Călan to Ploiești is 369 km (229 miles), about 5 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Călan, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3517°, 24.5105°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Călan from Ploiești?

By road it is 369 km (229 miles) from Călan to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 253 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Călan to Ploiești?

About 5 h 39 min on the fastest route (369 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Călan?

Ploiești is to the east of Călan, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Călan to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.