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Distance from Zimnicea to Plovdiv

Straight line

175 km
109 mi · 94 NM

By road

304 km
189 mi

Travel time

4 h 50 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SSW 197°
initial bearing

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How far is Zimnicea from Plovdiv?

Zimnicea (Romania) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 175 km in a straight line, that is 109 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zimnicea to Plovdiv is 304 km (189 miles), about 4 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 74% longer than the straight line.

From Zimnicea, Plovdiv lies to the south (initial bearing 197°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 42.9036°, 25.0535°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Plovdiv?

By road it is 304 km (189 miles) from Zimnicea to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 175 km (109 miles).

How long is the drive from Zimnicea to Plovdiv?

About 4 h 50 min on the fastest route (304 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Zimnicea?

Plovdiv is to the south of Zimnicea, at an initial bearing of 197°.

How long is the flight from Zimnicea to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.