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Distance from Kharkiv to Ploiești

Straight line

952 km
591 mi · 514 NM

By road

1,189 km
739 mi

Travel time

17 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Ploiești?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Ploiești (Romania) are quite far apart: 952 km in a straight line, that is 591 miles or 514 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Ploiești is 1,189 km (739 miles), about 17 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Ploiești lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.5791°, 30.8890°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Kharkiv from Ploiești?

By road it is 1,189 km (739 miles) from Kharkiv to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 952 km (591 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Ploiești?

About 17 h 53 min on the fastest route (1,189 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Kharkiv?

Ploiești is to the south-west of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.