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Distance from Ploiești to Birmingham

Straight line

2,201 km
1,368 mi · 1,188 NM

By road

2,731 km
1,697 mi

Travel time

29 h 56 min
flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Birmingham?

Ploiești (Romania) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 2,201 km in a straight line, that is 1,368 miles or 1,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Birmingham is 2,731 km (1,697 miles), about 29 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Romania into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.5605°, 13.1258°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 2,731 km (1,697 miles) from Ploiești to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 2,201 km (1,368 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Birmingham?

About 29 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,731 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Ploiești?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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.