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Distance from Ploiești to Bucov

Straight line

5.6 km
3.5 mi · 3.0 NM

By road

7.8 km
4.9 mi

Travel time

13 min
by car

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Bucov?

Ploiești (Romania) and Bucov (Romania) are very close to each other: 5.6 km in a straight line, that is 3.5 miles or 3.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Bucov is 7.8 km (4.9 miles), about 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Bucov lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9583°, 26.0500°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ploiești from Bucov?

By road it is 7.8 km (4.9 miles) from Ploiești to Bucov; in a straight line it is 5.6 km (3.5 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Bucov?

About 13 min on the fastest route (7.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucov from Ploiești?

Bucov is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Bucov?

A direct flight would take about 30 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.