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Distance from Ploiești to Orșova

Straight line

287 km
179 mi · 155 NM

By road

383 km
238 mi

Travel time

5 h 50 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Orșova?

Ploiești (Romania) and Orșova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 287 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Orșova is 383 km (238 miles), about 5 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Orșova lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8508°, 24.2029°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Orșova?

By road it is 383 km (238 miles) from Ploiești to Orșova; in a straight line it is 287 km (179 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Orșova?

About 5 h 50 min on the fastest route (383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orșova from Ploiești?

Orșova is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Orșova?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.