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Distance from Ploiești to Bârlad

Straight line

192 km
119 mi · 104 NM

By road

261 km
162 mi

Travel time

3 h 15 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Bârlad?

Ploiești (Romania) and Bârlad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 192 km in a straight line, that is 119 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 Bârlad is 261 km (162 miles), about 3 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Bârlad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5939°, 26.8334°.

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 Bârlad?

By road it is 261 km (162 miles) from Ploiești to Bârlad; in a straight line it is 192 km (119 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Bârlad?

About 3 h 15 min on the fastest route (261 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bârlad from Ploiești?

Bârlad is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Bârlad?

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.