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Distance from Ploiești to Madrid

Straight line

2,473 km
1,536 mi · 1,335 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 35 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Madrid?

Ploiești (Romania) and Madrid (Spain) are quite far apart: 2,473 km in a straight line, that is 1,536 miles or 1,335 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ploiești, Madrid lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Romania into Spain. The halfway point is at 43.6543°, 10.6021°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 35 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 Madrid?

The straight-line distance between Ploiești and Madrid is 2,473 km (1,536 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Madrid from Ploiești?

Madrid is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 35 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.