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Distance from Bacău to Sofia

Straight line

516 km
320 mi · 278 NM

By road

688 km
428 mi

Travel time

8 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

SW 215°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Sofia?

Bacău (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 516 km in a straight line, that is 320 miles or 278 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Sofia is 688 km (428 miles), about 8 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 215°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.6464°, 25.0591°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Bacău from Sofia?

By road it is 688 km (428 miles) from Bacău to Sofia; in a straight line it is 516 km (320 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Sofia?

About 8 h 54 min on the fastest route (688 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Bacău?

Sofia is to the south-west of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 215°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.