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Distance from Hârșova to Ploiești

Straight line

156 km
97 mi · 84 NM

By road

249 km
155 mi

Travel time

3 h 8 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Hârșova from Ploiești?

Hârșova (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 156 km in a straight line, that is 97 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hârșova to Ploiești is 249 km (155 miles), about 3 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Hârșova, Ploiești lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8219°, 26.9856°.

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 Hârșova from Ploiești?

By road it is 249 km (155 miles) from Hârșova to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 156 km (97 miles).

How long is the drive from Hârșova to Ploiești?

About 3 h 8 min on the fastest route (249 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Hârșova?

Ploiești is to the west of Hârșova, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Hârșova 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.