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Distance from Dofteana to Ploiești

Straight line

157 km
97 mi · 85 NM

By road

286 km
178 mi

Travel time

3 h 42 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Dofteana from Ploiești?

Dofteana (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 157 km in a straight line, that is 97 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dofteana to Ploiești is 286 km (178 miles), about 3 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 82% longer than the straight line.

From Dofteana, Ploiești lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6336°, 26.2636°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Dofteana from Ploiești?

By road it is 286 km (178 miles) from Dofteana to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 157 km (97 miles).

How long is the drive from Dofteana to Ploiești?

About 3 h 42 min on the fastest route (286 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Dofteana?

Ploiești is to the south of Dofteana, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Dofteana to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.