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Distance from Ploiești to Lugoj

Straight line

333 km
207 mi · 180 NM

By road

477 km
296 mi

Travel time

7 h 4 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Lugoj?

Ploiești (Romania) and Lugoj (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 333 km in a straight line, that is 207 miles or 180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Lugoj is 477 km (296 miles), about 7 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Lugoj lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3378°, 23.9733°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Lugoj?

By road it is 477 km (296 miles) from Ploiești to Lugoj; in a straight line it is 333 km (207 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Lugoj?

About 7 h 4 min on the fastest route (477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lugoj from Ploiești?

Lugoj is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Lugoj?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.