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Distance from Pechea to Ploiești

Straight line

159 km
99 mi · 86 NM

By road

231 km
144 mi

Travel time

3 h 14 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Pechea from Ploiești?

Pechea (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 159 km in a straight line, that is 99 miles or 86 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pechea to Ploiești is 231 km (144 miles), about 3 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Pechea, Ploiești lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2951°, 26.9030°.

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 Pechea from Ploiești?

By road it is 231 km (144 miles) from Pechea to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 159 km (99 miles).

How long is the drive from Pechea to Ploiești?

About 3 h 14 min on the fastest route (231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Pechea?

Ploiești is to the south-west of Pechea, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Pechea 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.