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Distance from Lipova to Ploiești

Straight line

361 km
224 mi · 195 NM

By road

516 km
321 mi

Travel time

7 h 21 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Lipova from Ploiești?

Lipova (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 361 km in a straight line, that is 224 miles or 195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lipova to Ploiești is 516 km (321 miles), about 7 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Lipova, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5408°, 23.8784°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Lipova from Ploiești?

By road it is 516 km (321 miles) from Lipova to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 361 km (224 miles).

How long is the drive from Lipova to Ploiești?

About 7 h 21 min on the fastest route (516 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Lipova?

Ploiești is to the east of Lipova, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Lipova to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.