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Distance from Ploiești to Timișoara

Straight line

386 km
240 mi · 208 NM

By road

515 km
320 mi

Travel time

7 h 34 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Timișoara?

Ploiești (Romania) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 386 km in a straight line, that is 240 miles or 208 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Timișoara is 515 km (320 miles), about 7 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Timișoara lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3769°, 23.6382°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Timișoara?

By road it is 515 km (320 miles) from Ploiești to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 386 km (240 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Timișoara?

About 7 h 34 min on the fastest route (515 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Ploiești?

Timișoara is to the west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Timișoara?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.