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Distance from Ploiești to Otopeni

Straight line

44.6 km
27.7 mi · 24.1 NM

By road

48.5 km
30.1 mi

Travel time

56 min
by car

Direction

S 175°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Otopeni?

Ploiești (Romania) and Otopeni (Romania) are a short distance apart: 44.6 km in a straight line, that is 27.7 miles or 24.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Otopeni is 48.5 km (30.1 miles), about 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Otopeni lies to the south (initial bearing 175°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7500°, 26.0418°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ploiești from Otopeni?

By road it is 48.5 km (30.1 miles) from Ploiești to Otopeni; in a straight line it is 44.6 km (27.7 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Otopeni?

About 56 min on the fastest route (48.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Otopeni from Ploiești?

Otopeni is to the south of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 175°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Otopeni?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.