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Distance from Medgidia to Ploiești

Straight line

196 km
122 mi · 106 NM

By road

272 km
169 mi

Travel time

3 h
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Medgidia from Ploiești?

Medgidia (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 196 km in a straight line, that is 122 miles or 106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medgidia to Ploiești is 272 km (169 miles), about 3 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Medgidia, Ploiești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.6056°, 27.1568°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Medgidia from Ploiești?

By road it is 272 km (169 miles) from Medgidia to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 196 km (122 miles).

How long is the drive from Medgidia to Ploiești?

About 3 h on the fastest route (272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Medgidia?

Ploiești is to the north-west of Medgidia, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Medgidia to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.