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Distance from Giurgiu to Sofia

Straight line

252 km
156 mi · 136 NM

By road

324 km
202 mi

Travel time

4 h 53 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Sofia?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 252 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Sofia is 324 km (202 miles), about 4 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.2997°, 24.6305°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Giurgiu from Sofia?

By road it is 324 km (202 miles) from Giurgiu to Sofia; in a straight line it is 252 km (156 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Sofia?

About 4 h 53 min on the fastest route (324 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Giurgiu?

Sofia is to the south-west of Giurgiu, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.