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Distance from Focșani to Sofia

Straight line

454 km
282 mi · 245 NM

By road

578 km
359 mi

Travel time

7 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

SW 224°
initial bearing

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How far is Focșani from Sofia?

Focșani (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 454 km in a straight line, that is 282 miles or 245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Focșani to Sofia is 578 km (359 miles), about 7 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Focșani, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.2150°, 25.2045°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Focșani from Sofia?

By road it is 578 km (359 miles) from Focșani to Sofia; in a straight line it is 454 km (282 miles).

How long is the drive from Focșani to Sofia?

About 7 h 49 min on the fastest route (578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Focșani?

Sofia is to the south-west of Focșani, at an initial bearing of 224°.

How long is the flight from Focșani 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.