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Distance from Ploiești to Cugir

Straight line

229 km
143 mi · 124 NM

By road

340 km
211 mi

Travel time

5 h 41 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Cugir?

Ploiești (Romania) and Cugir (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Cugir is 340 km (211 miles), about 5 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Cugir lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4009°, 24.7037°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Cugir?

By road it is 340 km (211 miles) from Ploiești to Cugir; in a straight line it is 229 km (143 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Cugir?

About 5 h 41 min on the fastest route (340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cugir from Ploiești?

Cugir is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Cugir?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.