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Distance from Ploiești to Hamburg

Straight line

1,503 km
934 mi · 811 NM

By road

1,964 km
1,220 mi

Travel time

21 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 23 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Hamburg?

Ploiești (Romania) and Hamburg (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,503 km in a straight line, that is 934 miles or 811 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Hamburg is 1,964 km (1,220 miles), about 21 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Hamburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.5259°, 18.7086°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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 Hamburg?

By road it is 1,964 km (1,220 miles) from Ploiești to Hamburg; in a straight line it is 1,503 km (934 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Hamburg?

About 21 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hamburg from Ploiești?

Hamburg is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 23 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.