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Distance from Plovdiv to Giurgiu

Straight line

217 km
135 mi · 117 NM

By road

326 km
203 mi

Travel time

4 h 59 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Giurgiu?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Giurgiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 217 km in a straight line, that is 135 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Giurgiu is 326 km (203 miles), about 4 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Giurgiu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.0199°, 25.3478°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Plovdiv from Giurgiu?

By road it is 326 km (203 miles) from Plovdiv to Giurgiu; in a straight line it is 217 km (135 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Giurgiu?

About 4 h 59 min on the fastest route (326 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Giurgiu from Plovdiv?

Giurgiu is to the north-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Giurgiu?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.