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Distance from Satu Mare to Ploiești

Straight line

399 km
248 mi · 215 NM

By road

557 km
346 mi

Travel time

8 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Satu Mare from Ploiești?

Satu Mare (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 399 km in a straight line, that is 248 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Satu Mare to Ploiești is 557 km (346 miles), about 8 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Satu Mare, Ploiești lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3855°, 24.4808°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Satu Mare from Ploiești?

By road it is 557 km (346 miles) from Satu Mare to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 399 km (248 miles).

How long is the drive from Satu Mare to Ploiești?

About 8 h 58 min on the fastest route (557 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Satu Mare?

Ploiești is to the south-east of Satu Mare, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Satu Mare to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.