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Distance from Ploiești to Matca

Straight line

155 km
96 mi · 84 NM

By road

221 km
137 mi

Travel time

2 h 40 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Matca?

Ploiești (Romania) and Matca (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 155 km in a straight line, that is 96 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Matca is 221 km (137 miles), about 2 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Matca lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4025°, 26.7690°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Matca?

By road it is 221 km (137 miles) from Ploiești to Matca; in a straight line it is 155 km (96 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Matca?

About 2 h 40 min on the fastest route (221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Matca from Ploiești?

Matca is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Matca?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.