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Distance from Bistrița to Sofia

Straight line

502 km
312 mi · 271 NM

By road

921 km
572 mi

Travel time

12 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Sofia?

Bistrița (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 502 km in a straight line, that is 312 miles or 271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Sofia is 921 km (572 miles), about 12 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 84% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.9168°, 23.8894°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Bistrița from Sofia?

By road it is 921 km (572 miles) from Bistrița to Sofia; in a straight line it is 502 km (312 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Sofia?

About 12 h 15 min on the fastest route (921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Bistrița?

Sofia is to the south of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.