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Distance from Sovata to Ploiești

Straight line

196 km
122 mi · 106 NM

By road

258 km
160 mi

Travel time

4 h 31 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SSE 158°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Ploiești?

Sovata (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 196 km in a straight line, that is 122 miles or 106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Ploiești is 258 km (160 miles), about 4 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Ploiești lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7676°, 25.5486°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Sovata from Ploiești?

By road it is 258 km (160 miles) from Sovata to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 196 km (122 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Ploiești?

About 4 h 31 min on the fastest route (258 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Sovata?

Ploiești is to the south of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 158°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.