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Distance from Ploiești to Gherla

Straight line

283 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Gherla?

Ploiești (Romania) and Gherla (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 283 km in a straight line, that is 176 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ploiești, Gherla lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.9965°, 24.9864°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Gherla?

The straight-line distance between Ploiești and Gherla is 283 km (176 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gherla from Ploiești?

Gherla is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.