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Distance from Oțelu Roșu to Ploiești

Straight line

294 km
183 mi · 159 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

ESE 101°
initial bearing

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How far is Oțelu Roșu from Ploiești?

Oțelu Roșu (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 294 km in a straight line, that is 183 miles or 159 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Oțelu Roșu, Ploiești lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2562°, 24.2010°.

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 Oțelu Roșu from Ploiești?

The straight-line distance between Oțelu Roșu and Ploiești is 294 km (183 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ploiești from Oțelu Roșu?

Ploiești is to the east of Oțelu Roșu, at an initial bearing of 101°.

How long is the flight from Oțelu Roșu 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.