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Distance from Lugoj to Ploiești

Straight line

333 km
207 mi · 180 NM

By road

475 km
295 mi

Travel time

6 h 44 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Lugoj from Ploiești?

Lugoj (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 333 km in a straight line, that is 207 miles or 180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lugoj to Ploiești is 475 km (295 miles), about 6 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Lugoj, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3378°, 23.9733°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Lugoj from Ploiești?

By road it is 475 km (295 miles) from Lugoj to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 333 km (207 miles).

How long is the drive from Lugoj to Ploiești?

About 6 h 44 min on the fastest route (475 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Lugoj?

Ploiești is to the east of Lugoj, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Lugoj to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.