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Distance from Ploiești to Tulcea

Straight line

221 km
137 mi · 119 NM

By road

279 km
173 mi

Travel time

4 h 12 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Tulcea?

Ploiești (Romania) and Tulcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 221 km in a straight line, that is 137 miles or 119 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Tulcea is 279 km (173 miles), about 4 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Tulcea lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0728°, 27.4081°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Tulcea?

By road it is 279 km (173 miles) from Ploiești to Tulcea; in a straight line it is 221 km (137 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Tulcea?

About 4 h 12 min on the fastest route (279 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tulcea from Ploiești?

Tulcea is to the east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Tulcea?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.