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Distance from Ploiești to Donetsk

Straight line

966 km
600 mi · 522 NM

By road

1,234 km
767 mi

Travel time

19 h 3 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Donetsk?

Ploiești (Romania) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 966 km in a straight line, that is 600 miles or 522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Donetsk is 1,234 km (767 miles), about 19 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Donetsk lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Romania into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 46.6379°, 31.7424°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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 Donetsk?

By road it is 1,234 km (767 miles) from Ploiești to Donetsk; in a straight line it is 966 km (600 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Donetsk?

About 19 h 3 min on the fastest route (1,234 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Donetsk from Ploiești?

Donetsk is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Donetsk?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.