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Distance from Zărnești to Ploiești

Straight line

87.3 km
54.2 mi · 47.1 NM

By road

115 km
72 mi

Travel time

2 h 7 min
by car

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Zărnești from Ploiești?

Zărnești (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a short distance apart: 87.3 km in a straight line, that is 54.2 miles or 47.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zărnești to Ploiești is 115 km (72 miles), about 2 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Zărnești, Ploiești lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2560°, 25.6691°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Zărnești from Ploiești?

By road it is 115 km (72 miles) from Zărnești to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 87.3 km (54.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Zărnești to Ploiești?

About 2 h 7 min on the fastest route (115 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Zărnești?

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

How long is the flight from Zărnești to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.