Distance from Alba Iulia to Sofia
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How far is Alba Iulia from Sofia?
Alba Iulia (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 375 km in a straight line, that is 233 miles or 202 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Alba Iulia to Sofia is 729 km (453 miles), about 9 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 94% longer than the straight line.
From Alba Iulia, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.3822°, 23.4500°.
A direct flight would take about 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Alba Iulia
- Alba Iulia – Sebeș 12 km
- Alba Iulia – Blaj 28 km
- Alba Iulia – Aiud 29 km
- Alba Iulia – Cugir 30 km
- Alba Iulia – Orăștie 39 km
- Alba Iulia – Ocna Mureș 41 km
- Alba Iulia – Simeria 50 km
- Alba Iulia – Sibiu 53 km
- Alba Iulia – Deva 57 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Alba Iulia from Sofia?
By road it is 729 km (453 miles) from Alba Iulia to Sofia; in a straight line it is 375 km (233 miles).
How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Sofia?
About 9 h 16 min on the fastest route (729 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Alba Iulia?
Sofia is to the south of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 183°.
How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 58 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.