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Distance from Plovdiv to Tirana

Straight line

420 km
261 mi · 227 NM

By road

648 km
403 mi

Travel time

9 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

W 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Tirana?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Tirana (Albania) are a medium distance apart: 420 km in a straight line, that is 261 miles or 227 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Tirana is 648 km (403 miles), about 9 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Tirana lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Albania. The halfway point is at 41.7651°, 22.2686°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Tirana?

By road it is 648 km (403 miles) from Plovdiv to Tirana; in a straight line it is 420 km (261 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Tirana?

About 9 h 4 min on the fastest route (648 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tirana from Plovdiv?

Tirana is to the west of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Tirana?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.