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Distance from Orșova to Ploiești

Straight line

287 km
179 mi · 155 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Orșova from Ploiești?

Orșova (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 287 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Orșova, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8508°, 24.2029°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Orșova from Ploiești?

The straight-line distance between Orșova and Ploiești is 287 km (179 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ploiești from Orșova?

Ploiești is to the east of Orșova, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Orșova to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.