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Distance from Brașov to Sofia

Straight line

375 km
233 mi · 203 NM

By road

561 km
348 mi

Travel time

8 h 19 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Brașov from Sofia?

Brașov (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 375 km in a straight line, that is 233 miles or 203 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brașov to Sofia is 561 km (348 miles), about 8 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Brașov, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.1787°, 24.4366°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Brașov from Sofia?

By road it is 561 km (348 miles) from Brașov to Sofia; in a straight line it is 375 km (233 miles).

How long is the drive from Brașov to Sofia?

About 8 h 19 min on the fastest route (561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Brașov?

Sofia is to the south-west of Brașov, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Brașov to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.