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Distance from Ploiești to Bistrița

Straight line

270 km
167 mi · 146 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Bistrița?

Ploiești (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 270 km in a straight line, that is 167 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ploiești, Bistrița lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0441°, 25.2734°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Bistrița?

The straight-line distance between Ploiești and Bistrița is 270 km (167 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bistrița from Ploiești?

Bistrița is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.