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Distance from Ploiești to Hârșova

Straight line

156 km
97 mi · 84 NM

By road

256 km
159 mi

Travel time

3 h 9 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Hârșova?

Ploiești (Romania) and Hârșova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 156 km in a straight line, that is 97 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Hârșova is 256 km (159 miles), about 3 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 64% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Hârșova lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8219°, 26.9856°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Hârșova?

By road it is 256 km (159 miles) from Ploiești to Hârșova; in a straight line it is 156 km (97 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Hârșova?

About 3 h 9 min on the fastest route (256 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hârșova from Ploiești?

Hârșova is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Hârșova?

A direct flight would take about 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.