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Distance from Ploiești to Bacău

Straight line

193 km
120 mi · 104 NM

By road

283 km
176 mi

Travel time

3 h 2 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Bacău?

Ploiești (Romania) and Bacău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 193 km in a straight line, that is 120 miles or 104 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Bacău is 283 km (176 miles), about 3 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Bacău lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7595°, 26.4588°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Ploiești from Bacău?

By road it is 283 km (176 miles) from Ploiești to Bacău; in a straight line it is 193 km (120 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Bacău?

About 3 h 2 min on the fastest route (283 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bacău from Ploiești?

Bacău is to the north of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Bacău?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.