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Distance from Ploiești to Făgăraș

Straight line

129 km
80 mi · 70 NM

By road

172 km
107 mi

Travel time

3 h 1 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Făgăraș?

Ploiești (Romania) and Făgăraș (Romania) are a short distance apart: 129 km in a straight line, that is 80 miles or 70 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Făgăraș is 172 km (107 miles), about 3 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Făgăraș lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4012°, 25.4959°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Făgăraș?

By road it is 172 km (107 miles) from Ploiești to Făgăraș; in a straight line it is 129 km (80 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Făgăraș?

About 3 h 1 min on the fastest route (172 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Făgăraș from Ploiești?

Făgăraș is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Făgăraș?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.