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Distance from Bârlad to Sofia

Straight line

523 km
325 mi · 282 NM

By road

665 km
413 mi

Travel time

9 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

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How far is Bârlad from Sofia?

Bârlad (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 523 km in a straight line, that is 325 miles or 282 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bârlad to Sofia is 665 km (413 miles), about 9 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bârlad, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.4852°, 25.4308°.

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 Bârlad from Sofia?

By road it is 665 km (413 miles) from Bârlad to Sofia; in a straight line it is 523 km (325 miles).

How long is the drive from Bârlad to Sofia?

About 9 h 4 min on the fastest route (665 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Bârlad?

Sofia is to the south-west of Bârlad, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Bârlad 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.