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Distance from Ploiești to Beclean

Straight line

286 km
178 mi · 154 NM

By road

374 km
232 mi

Travel time

6 h 45 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Beclean?

Ploiești (Romania) and Beclean (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 286 km in a straight line, that is 178 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Beclean is 374 km (232 miles), about 6 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Beclean lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0703°, 25.1185°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Beclean?

By road it is 374 km (232 miles) from Ploiești to Beclean; in a straight line it is 286 km (178 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Beclean?

About 6 h 45 min on the fastest route (374 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beclean from Ploiești?

Beclean is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Beclean?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.