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Distance from Matca to Ploiești

Straight line

155 km
96 mi · 84 NM

By road

216 km
134 mi

Travel time

2 h 37 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Matca from Ploiești?

Matca (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 155 km in a straight line, that is 96 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Matca to Ploiești is 216 km (134 miles), about 2 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Matca, Ploiești lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4025°, 26.7690°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Matca from Ploiești?

By road it is 216 km (134 miles) from Matca to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 155 km (96 miles).

How long is the drive from Matca to Ploiești?

About 2 h 37 min on the fastest route (216 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Matca?

Ploiești is to the south-west of Matca, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Matca to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.