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Distance from Ploiești to Beijing

Straight line

7,055 km
4,384 mi · 3,809 NM

By road

8,920 km
5,543 mi

Travel time

112 h 16 min
flight ≈ 9 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Beijing?

Ploiești (Romania) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 7,055 km in a straight line, that is 4,384 miles or 3,809 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Beijing is 8,920 km (5,543 miles), about 112 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 52.3441°, 73.5271°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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 Beijing?

By road it is 8,920 km (5,543 miles) from Ploiești to Beijing; in a straight line it is 7,055 km (4,384 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Beijing?

About 112 h 16 min on the fastest route (8,920 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Ploiești?

Beijing is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 19 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.