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Distance from Ploiești to Taipei

Straight line

8,496 km
5,279 mi · 4,587 NM

By road

10,362 km
6,438 mi

Travel time

132 h 2 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Taipei?

Ploiești (Romania) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 8,496 km in a straight line, that is 5,279 miles or 4,587 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Taipei is 10,362 km (6,438 miles), about 132 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Romania into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 45.9054°, 81.4783°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Taipei?

By road it is 10,362 km (6,438 miles) from Ploiești to Taipei; in a straight line it is 8,496 km (5,279 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Taipei?

About 132 h 2 min on the fastest route (10,362 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Ploiești?

Taipei is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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.