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Distance from Ploiești to Belcești

Straight line

274 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

390 km
242 mi

Travel time

4 h 39 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 17°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Belcești?

Ploiești (Romania) and Belcești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 274 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Belcești is 390 km (242 miles), about 4 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Belcești lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1262°, 26.5386°.

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 Belcești?

By road it is 390 km (242 miles) from Ploiești to Belcești; in a straight line it is 274 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Belcești?

About 4 h 39 min on the fastest route (390 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belcești from Ploiești?

Belcești is to the north of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 17°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Belcești?

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.