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Distance from Giurgiu to Plovdiv

Straight line

217 km
135 mi · 117 NM

By road

325 km
202 mi

Travel time

5 h 11 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SSW 207°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Plovdiv?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 217 km in a straight line, that is 135 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Plovdiv is 325 km (202 miles), about 5 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Plovdiv lies to the south-west (initial bearing 207°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.0199°, 25.3478°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Giurgiu from Plovdiv?

By road it is 325 km (202 miles) from Giurgiu to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 217 km (135 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Plovdiv?

About 5 h 11 min on the fastest route (325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Giurgiu?

Plovdiv is to the south-west of Giurgiu, at an initial bearing of 207°.

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.