Distance from Plovdiv to Craiova
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How far is Plovdiv from Craiova?
Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 253 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Plovdiv, Craiova lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.2343°, 24.2834°.
A direct flight would take about 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Plovdiv
- Plovdiv – Sofia 132 km
- Plovdiv – Zimnicea 175 km
- Plovdiv – Turnu Măgurele 178 km
- Plovdiv – Corabia 182 km
- Plovdiv – Dăbuleni 191 km
- Plovdiv – Alexandria 209 km
- Plovdiv – Giurgiu 217 km
- Plovdiv – Roșiorii de Vede 220 km
- Plovdiv – Caracal 221 km
Other distances from Craiova
- Craiova – Balș 24 km
- Craiova – Filiași 34 km
- Craiova – Slatina 47 km
- Craiova – Băilești 49 km
- Craiova – Caracal 49 km
- Craiova – Drăgășani 52 km
- Craiova – Strehaia 58 km
- Craiova – Drăgănești-Olt 61 km
- Craiova – Dăbuleni 62 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Plovdiv from Craiova?
The straight-line distance between Plovdiv and Craiova is 253 km (157 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Craiova from Plovdiv?
Craiova is to the north of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 343°.
How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Craiova?
A direct flight would take about 49 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.