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Distance from Ploiești to Brad

Straight line

285 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

402 km
250 mi

Travel time

6 h 30 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Brad?

Ploiești (Romania) and Brad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 285 km in a straight line, that is 177 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 Brad is 402 km (250 miles), about 6 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Brad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5531°, 24.4170°.

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 Brad?

By road it is 402 km (250 miles) from Ploiești to Brad; in a straight line it is 285 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Brad?

About 6 h 30 min on the fastest route (402 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brad from Ploiești?

Brad is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Brad?

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.