Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofia
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How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Sofia?
Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 280 km in a straight line, that is 174 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofia is 368 km (228 miles), about 6 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.
From Râmnicu Vâlcea, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.8999°, 23.8349°.
A direct flight would take about 51 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea
Other distances from Sofia
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- 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea from Sofia?
By road it is 368 km (228 miles) from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofia; in a straight line it is 280 km (174 miles).
How long is the drive from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofia?
About 6 h 28 min on the fastest route (368 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Sofia is to the south of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at an initial bearing of 198°.
How long is the flight from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 51 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.