Distance from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia
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How far is Cluj-Napoca from Sofia?
Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 453 km in a straight line, that is 281 miles or 244 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Cluj-Napoca to Sofia is 828 km (514 miles), about 10 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 83% longer than the straight line.
From Cluj-Napoca, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.7322°, 23.4572°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cluj-Napoca
- Cluj-Napoca – Turda 26 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Câmpia Turzii 32 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Gherla 38 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Ocna Mureș 47 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Dej 47 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Luduș 50 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Aiud 52 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Jibou 61 km
- Cluj-Napoca – Zalău 64 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cluj-Napoca from Sofia?
By road it is 828 km (514 miles) from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia; in a straight line it is 453 km (281 miles).
How long is the drive from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia?
About 10 h 28 min on the fastest route (828 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Cluj-Napoca?
Sofia is to the south of Cluj-Napoca, at an initial bearing of 183°.
How long is the flight from Cluj-Napoca to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.