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Distance from Băilești to Sofia

Straight line

147 km
91 mi · 79 NM

By road

253 km
157 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is Băilești from Sofia?

Băilești (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a short distance apart: 147 km in a straight line, that is 91 miles or 79 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Băilești to Sofia is 253 km (157 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 73% longer than the straight line.

From Băilești, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.3571°, 23.3369°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Băilești from Sofia?

By road it is 253 km (157 miles) from Băilești to Sofia; in a straight line it is 147 km (91 miles).

How long is the drive from Băilești to Sofia?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (253 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Băilești?

Sofia is to the south of Băilești, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from Băilești to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.