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Distance from Baia Mare to Sofia

Straight line

552 km
343 mi · 298 NM

By road

1,146 km
712 mi

Travel time

12 h 38 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

S 182°
initial bearing

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How far is Baia Mare from Sofia?

Baia Mare (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 552 km in a straight line, that is 343 miles or 298 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baia Mare to Sofia is 1,146 km (712 miles), about 12 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 108% longer than the straight line.

From Baia Mare, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 45.1775°, 23.4408°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Baia Mare from Sofia?

By road it is 1,146 km (712 miles) from Baia Mare to Sofia; in a straight line it is 552 km (343 miles).

How long is the drive from Baia Mare to Sofia?

About 12 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,146 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Baia Mare?

Sofia is to the south of Baia Mare, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from Baia Mare to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.