Distance from Ploiești to Sofia
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How far is Ploiești from Sofia?
Ploiești (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 331 km in a straight line, that is 206 miles or 179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Ploiești to Sofia is 459 km (285 miles), about 6 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.
From Ploiești, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.8317°, 24.6450°.
A direct flight would take about 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Ploiești
- Ploiești – Bucov 6 km
- Ploiești – Boldești-Scăeni 9 km
- Ploiești – Valea Călugărească 11 km
- Ploiești – Băicoi 16 km
- Ploiești – Urlați 17 km
- Ploiești – Filipeștii de Pădure 22 km
- Ploiești – Vălenii de Munte 26 km
- Ploiești – Moreni 30 km
- Ploiești – Câmpina 30 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ploiești from Sofia?
By road it is 459 km (285 miles) from Ploiești to Sofia; in a straight line it is 331 km (206 miles).
How long is the drive from Ploiești to Sofia?
About 6 h 39 min on the fastest route (459 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Ploiești?
Sofia is to the south-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 222°.
How long is the flight from Ploiești to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 55 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.