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Distance from Ploiești to Kyiv

Straight line

699 km
434 mi · 377 NM

By road

969 km
602 mi

Travel time

13 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Kyiv?

Ploiești (Romania) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 699 km in a straight line, that is 434 miles or 377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Kyiv is 969 km (602 miles), about 13 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Kyiv lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from Romania into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 47.7243°, 28.1511°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Kyiv?

By road it is 969 km (602 miles) from Ploiești to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 699 km (434 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Kyiv?

About 13 h 17 min on the fastest route (969 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Ploiești?

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

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.