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Distance from Constanța to Ploiești

Straight line

225 km
140 mi · 121 NM

By road

290 km
180 mi

Travel time

3 h 9 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Constanța from Ploiești?

Constanța (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 225 km in a straight line, that is 140 miles or 121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Constanța to Ploiești is 290 km (180 miles), about 3 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Constanța, Ploiești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.5728°, 27.3342°.

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 Constanța from Ploiești?

By road it is 290 km (180 miles) from Constanța to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 225 km (140 miles).

How long is the drive from Constanța to Ploiești?

About 3 h 9 min on the fastest route (290 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Constanța?

Ploiești is to the north-west of Constanța, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Constanța to Ploiești?

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.