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Distance from Bucharest to Sovata

Straight line

252 km
157 mi · 136 NM

By road

333 km
207 mi

Travel time

5 h 20 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Sovata?

Bucharest (Romania) and Sovata (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 252 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Sovata is 333 km (207 miles), about 5 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Sovata lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5090°, 25.5964°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Bucharest from Sovata?

By road it is 333 km (207 miles) from Bucharest to Sovata; in a straight line it is 252 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Sovata?

About 5 h 20 min on the fastest route (333 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Bucharest?

Sovata is to the north of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.