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Distance from Oradea to Sofia

Straight line

496 km
308 mi · 268 NM

By road

800 km
497 mi

Travel time

9 h 28 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Oradea from Sofia?

Oradea (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 496 km in a straight line, that is 308 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oradea to Sofia is 800 km (497 miles), about 9 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Oradea, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.8738°, 22.6478°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Oradea from Sofia?

By road it is 800 km (497 miles) from Oradea to Sofia; in a straight line it is 496 km (308 miles).

How long is the drive from Oradea to Sofia?

About 9 h 28 min on the fastest route (800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Oradea?

Sofia is to the south of Oradea, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Oradea to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.