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Distance from Buzău to Sofia

Straight line

392 km
244 mi · 212 NM

By road

497 km
309 mi

Travel time

7 h 1 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Sofia?

Buzău (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 392 km in a straight line, that is 244 miles or 212 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buzău to Sofia is 497 km (309 miles), about 7 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Buzău, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.9372°, 25.0426°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Buzău from Sofia?

By road it is 497 km (309 miles) from Buzău to Sofia; in a straight line it is 392 km (244 miles).

How long is the drive from Buzău to Sofia?

About 7 h 1 min on the fastest route (497 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Buzău?

Sofia is to the south-west of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Buzău to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.