Distance from Ploiești to Arad
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How far is Ploiești from Arad?
Ploiești (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 392 km in a straight line, that is 243 miles or 211 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Ploiești to Arad is 547 km (340 miles), about 7 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.
From Ploiești, Arad lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5908°, 23.6925°.
A direct flight would take about 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Ploiești
- Ploiești – Bucov 6 km
- Ploiești – Boldești-Scăeni 9 km
- Ploiești – Valea Călugărească 11 km
- Ploiești – Băicoi 16 km
- Ploiești – Urlați 17 km
- Ploiești – Filipeștii de Pădure 22 km
- Ploiești – Vălenii de Munte 26 km
- Ploiești – Moreni 30 km
- Ploiești – Câmpina 30 km
Other distances from Arad
- Arad – Vladimirescu 7 km
- Arad – Pecica 19 km
- Arad – Sântana 23 km
- Arad – Lipova 31 km
- Arad – Timișoara 48 km
- Arad – Ineu 49 km
- Arad – Sânnicolau Mare 54 km
- Arad – Jimbolia 64 km
- Arad – Lugoj 71 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ploiești from Arad?
By road it is 547 km (340 miles) from Ploiești to Arad; in a straight line it is 392 km (243 miles).
How long is the drive from Ploiești to Arad?
About 7 h 46 min on the fastest route (547 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Arad from Ploiești?
Arad is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 292°.
How long is the flight from Ploiești to Arad?
A direct flight would take about 59 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.