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Distance from Pitești to Sofia

Straight line

269 km
167 mi · 146 NM

By road

359 km
223 mi

Travel time

5 h 44 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Sofia?

Pitești (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 269 km in a straight line, that is 167 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pitești to Sofia is 359 km (223 miles), about 5 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Pitești, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.7763°, 24.0815°.

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 Pitești from Sofia?

By road it is 359 km (223 miles) from Pitești to Sofia; in a straight line it is 269 km (167 miles).

How long is the drive from Pitești to Sofia?

About 5 h 44 min on the fastest route (359 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Pitești?

Sofia is to the south-west of Pitești, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Pitești to Sofia?

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.