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Distance from Craiova to Sovata

Straight line

271 km
168 mi · 146 NM

By road

368 km
229 mi

Travel time

6 h 44 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Sovata?

Craiova (Romania) and Sovata (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 271 km in a straight line, that is 168 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Sovata is 368 km (229 miles), about 6 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Sovata lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4517°, 24.4206°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Craiova from Sovata?

By road it is 368 km (229 miles) from Craiova to Sovata; in a straight line it is 271 km (168 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Sovata?

About 6 h 44 min on the fastest route (368 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Craiova?

Sovata is to the north of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.