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Distance from Zimnicea to Ploiești

Straight line

153 km
95 mi · 83 NM

By road

227 km
141 mi

Travel time

3 h 16 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Zimnicea from Ploiești?

Zimnicea (Romania) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 153 km in a straight line, that is 95 miles or 83 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zimnicea to Ploiești is 227 km (141 miles), about 3 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Zimnicea, Ploiești lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.3037°, 25.6870°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Zimnicea from Ploiești?

By road it is 227 km (141 miles) from Zimnicea to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 153 km (95 miles).

How long is the drive from Zimnicea to Ploiești?

About 3 h 16 min on the fastest route (227 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Zimnicea?

Ploiești is to the north of Zimnicea, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Zimnicea to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.