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Distance from Ploiești to Holboca

Straight line

277 km
172 mi · 150 NM

By road

419 km
260 mi

Travel time

5 h 19 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Holboca?

Ploiești (Romania) and Holboca (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 277 km in a straight line, that is 172 miles or 150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Holboca is 419 km (260 miles), about 5 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Holboca lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0531°, 26.8416°.

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 Holboca?

By road it is 419 km (260 miles) from Ploiești to Holboca; in a straight line it is 277 km (172 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Holboca?

About 5 h 19 min on the fastest route (419 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Holboca from Ploiești?

Holboca is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Holboca?

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.