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Distance from Kyiv to Ploiești

Straight line

699 km
434 mi · 377 NM

By road

966 km
600 mi

Travel time

13 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

SSW 211°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Ploiești?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Ploiești (Romania) are quite far apart: 699 km in a straight line, that is 434 miles or 377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyiv to Ploiești is 966 km (600 miles), about 13 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Kyiv, Ploiești lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.7243°, 28.1511°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Kyiv from Ploiești?

By road it is 966 km (600 miles) from Kyiv to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 699 km (434 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyiv to Ploiești?

About 13 h 16 min on the fastest route (966 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Kyiv?

Ploiești is to the south-west of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 211°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.