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Distance from Bistrița to Sovata

Straight line

74.9 km
46.5 mi · 40.4 NM

By road

97.1 km
60.3 mi

Travel time

2 h 2 min
by car

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Sovata?

Bistrița (Romania) and Sovata (Romania) are a short distance apart: 74.9 km in a straight line, that is 46.5 miles or 40.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Sovata is 97.1 km (60.3 miles), about 2 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Sovata lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.8586°, 24.7848°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bistrița from Sovata?

By road it is 97.1 km (60.3 miles) from Bistrița to Sovata; in a straight line it is 74.9 km (46.5 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Sovata?

About 2 h 2 min on the fastest route (97.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Bistrița?

Sovata is to the south-east of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.