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Distance from Cugir to Ploiești

Straight line

229 km
143 mi · 124 NM

By road

341 km
212 mi

Travel time

5 h 23 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Cugir from Ploiești?

Cugir (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cugir to Ploiești is 341 km (212 miles), about 5 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Cugir, Ploiești lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4009°, 24.7037°.

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 Cugir from Ploiești?

By road it is 341 km (212 miles) from Cugir to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 229 km (143 miles).

How long is the drive from Cugir to Ploiești?

About 5 h 23 min on the fastest route (341 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Cugir?

Ploiești is to the south-east of Cugir, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Cugir 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.