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Distance from Poiana Mare to Sofia

Straight line

137 km
85 mi · 74 NM

By road

236 km
147 mi

Travel time

4 h 9 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Poiana Mare from Sofia?

Poiana Mare (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a short distance apart: 137 km in a straight line, that is 85 miles or 74 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poiana Mare to Sofia is 236 km (147 miles), about 4 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Poiana Mare, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.3072°, 23.1967°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Poiana Mare from Sofia?

By road it is 236 km (147 miles) from Poiana Mare to Sofia; in a straight line it is 137 km (85 miles).

How long is the drive from Poiana Mare to Sofia?

About 4 h 9 min on the fastest route (236 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Poiana Mare?

Sofia is to the south of Poiana Mare, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Poiana Mare to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.