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Distance from Holboca to Ploiești

Straight line

277 km
172 mi · 150 NM

By road

414 km
257 mi

Travel time

5 h 16 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Holboca from Ploiești?

Holboca (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 277 km in a straight line, that is 172 miles or 150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Holboca to Ploiești is 414 km (257 miles), about 5 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Holboca, Ploiești lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0531°, 26.8416°.

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 Holboca from Ploiești?

By road it is 414 km (257 miles) from Holboca to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 277 km (172 miles).

How long is the drive from Holboca to Ploiești?

About 5 h 16 min on the fastest route (414 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Holboca?

Ploiești is to the south-west of Holboca, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Holboca 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.