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Distance from Caracal to Plovdiv

Straight line

221 km
137 mi · 119 NM

By road

378 km
235 mi

Travel time

5 h 16 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracal from Plovdiv?

Caracal (Romania) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 221 km in a straight line, that is 137 miles or 119 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Caracal to Plovdiv is 378 km (235 miles), about 5 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 71% longer than the straight line.

From Caracal, Plovdiv lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.1335°, 24.5532°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Caracal from Plovdiv?

By road it is 378 km (235 miles) from Caracal to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 221 km (137 miles).

How long is the drive from Caracal to Plovdiv?

About 5 h 16 min on the fastest route (378 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Caracal?

Plovdiv is to the south of Caracal, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Caracal to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.