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Distance from Carei to Ploiești

Straight line

409 km
254 mi · 221 NM

By road

549 km
341 mi

Travel time

8 h 44 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

SE 137°
initial bearing

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How far is Carei from Ploiești?

Carei (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 409 km in a straight line, that is 254 miles or 221 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Carei to Ploiești is 549 km (341 miles), about 8 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Carei, Ploiești lies to the south-east (initial bearing 137°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3304°, 24.2860°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Carei from Ploiești?

By road it is 549 km (341 miles) from Carei to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 409 km (254 miles).

How long is the drive from Carei to Ploiești?

About 8 h 44 min on the fastest route (549 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Carei?

Ploiești is to the south-east of Carei, at an initial bearing of 137°.

How long is the flight from Carei to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.