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Distance from Arad to Sovata

Straight line

292 km
181 mi · 158 NM

By road

426 km
265 mi

Travel time

5 h 18 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Sovata?

Arad (Romania) and Sovata (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 292 km in a straight line, that is 181 miles or 158 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Sovata is 426 km (265 miles), about 5 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Sovata lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3987°, 23.1848°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Arad from Sovata?

By road it is 426 km (265 miles) from Arad to Sovata; in a straight line it is 292 km (181 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Sovata?

About 5 h 18 min on the fastest route (426 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Arad?

Sovata is to the east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.