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Distance from Ploiești to Zimnicea

Straight line

153 km
95 mi · 83 NM

By road

220 km
137 mi

Travel time

3 h 15 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

SSW 200°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Zimnicea?

Ploiești (Romania) and Zimnicea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 153 km in a straight line, that is 95 miles or 83 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Zimnicea is 220 km (137 miles), about 3 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Zimnicea lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.3037°, 25.6870°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Zimnicea?

By road it is 220 km (137 miles) from Ploiești to Zimnicea; in a straight line it is 153 km (95 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Zimnicea?

About 3 h 15 min on the fastest route (220 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zimnicea from Ploiești?

Zimnicea is to the south of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 200°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Zimnicea?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.