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Distance from Jilava to Plovdiv

Straight line

265 km
165 mi · 143 NM

By road

373 km
232 mi

Travel time

5 h 56 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSW 204°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Plovdiv?

Jilava (Romania) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 265 km in a straight line, that is 165 miles or 143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jilava to Plovdiv is 373 km (232 miles), about 5 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Jilava, Plovdiv lies to the south-west (initial bearing 204°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.2436°, 25.4021°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Jilava from Plovdiv?

By road it is 373 km (232 miles) from Jilava to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 265 km (165 miles).

How long is the drive from Jilava to Plovdiv?

About 5 h 56 min on the fastest route (373 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Jilava?

Plovdiv is to the south-west of Jilava, at an initial bearing of 204°.

How long is the flight from Jilava to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.