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Distance from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia

Straight line

221 km
137 mi · 119 NM

By road

315 km
196 mi

Travel time

5 h 33 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SSE 166°
initial bearing

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How far is Drobeta-Turnu Severin from Sofia?

Drobeta-Turnu Severin (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 221 km in a straight line, that is 137 miles or 119 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia is 315 km (196 miles), about 5 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 166°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.6627°, 22.9939°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Drobeta-Turnu Severin from Sofia?

By road it is 315 km (196 miles) from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia; in a straight line it is 221 km (137 miles).

How long is the drive from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia?

About 5 h 33 min on the fastest route (315 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Drobeta-Turnu Severin?

Sofia is to the south of Drobeta-Turnu Severin, at an initial bearing of 166°.

How long is the flight from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.