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Distance from Ploiești to Lupeni

Straight line

223 km
139 mi · 121 NM

By road

342 km
213 mi

Travel time

6 h 4 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Lupeni?

Ploiești (Romania) and Lupeni (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 223 km in a straight line, that is 139 miles or 121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Lupeni is 342 km (213 miles), about 6 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Lupeni lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1636°, 24.6325°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Lupeni?

By road it is 342 km (213 miles) from Ploiești to Lupeni; in a straight line it is 223 km (139 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Lupeni?

About 6 h 4 min on the fastest route (342 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lupeni from Ploiești?

Lupeni is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Lupeni?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.