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Distance from Ploiești to Brăila

Straight line

158 km
98 mi · 85 NM

By road

191 km
118 mi

Travel time

2 h 45 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Brăila?

Ploiești (Romania) and Brăila (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 158 km in a straight line, that is 98 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Brăila is 191 km (118 miles), about 2 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Brăila lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1149°, 26.9927°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Brăila?

By road it is 191 km (118 miles) from Ploiești to Brăila; in a straight line it is 158 km (98 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Brăila?

About 2 h 45 min on the fastest route (191 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brăila from Ploiești?

Brăila is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Brăila?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.