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Distance from Xi’an to Ploiești

Straight line

6,907 km
4,292 mi · 3,730 NM

By road

8,650 km
5,375 mi

Travel time

109 h 1 min
flight ≈ 9 h 8 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Ploiești?

Xi’an (China) and Ploiești (Romania) are very far apart: 6,907 km in a straight line, that is 4,292 miles or 3,730 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Ploiești is 8,650 km (5,375 miles), about 109 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Ploiești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.7628°, 71.3851°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 8 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 Xi’an from Ploiești?

By road it is 8,650 km (5,375 miles) from Xi’an to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 6,907 km (4,292 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Ploiești?

About 109 h 1 min on the fastest route (8,650 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Xi’an?

Ploiești is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 8 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.