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Distance from Jilava to Ploiești

Straight line

68.7 km
42.7 mi · 37.1 NM

By road

106 km
66 mi

Travel time

1 h 15 min
by car

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Ploiești?

Jilava (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a short distance apart: 68.7 km in a straight line, that is 42.7 miles or 37.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jilava to Ploiești is 106 km (66 miles), about 1 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Jilava, Ploiești lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.6417°, 26.0475°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jilava from Ploiești?

By road it is 106 km (66 miles) from Jilava to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 68.7 km (42.7 miles).

How long is the drive from Jilava to Ploiești?

About 1 h 15 min on the fastest route (106 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Jilava?

Ploiești is to the north of Jilava, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Jilava to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.