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Distance from Gherla to Ploiești

Straight line

283 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

422 km
262 mi

Travel time

6 h 48 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Ploiești?

Gherla (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 283 km in a straight line, that is 176 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Ploiești is 422 km (262 miles), about 6 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Ploiești lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.9965°, 24.9864°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Gherla from Ploiești?

By road it is 422 km (262 miles) from Gherla to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 283 km (176 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Ploiești?

About 6 h 48 min on the fastest route (422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Gherla?

Ploiești is to the south-east of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.