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Distance from Ploiești to Călan

Straight line

253 km
157 mi · 137 NM

By road

370 km
230 mi

Travel time

5 h 58 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Călan?

Ploiești (Romania) and Călan (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 253 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Călan is 370 km (230 miles), about 5 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Călan lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3517°, 24.5105°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Călan?

By road it is 370 km (230 miles) from Ploiești to Călan; in a straight line it is 253 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Călan?

About 5 h 58 min on the fastest route (370 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Călan from Ploiești?

Călan is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Călan?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.