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Distance from Ploiești to Lipova

Straight line

361 km
224 mi · 195 NM

By road

517 km
321 mi

Travel time

7 h 40 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Lipova?

Ploiești (Romania) and Lipova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 361 km in a straight line, that is 224 miles or 195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Lipova is 517 km (321 miles), about 7 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Lipova lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5408°, 23.8784°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Lipova?

By road it is 517 km (321 miles) from Ploiești to Lipova; in a straight line it is 361 km (224 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Lipova?

About 7 h 40 min on the fastest route (517 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lipova from Ploiești?

Lipova is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Lipova?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.