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Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sovata

Straight line

174 km
108 mi · 94 NM

By road

240 km
149 mi

Travel time

4 h 26 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NNE 18°
initial bearing

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How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Sovata?

Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) and Sovata (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sovata is 240 km (149 miles), about 4 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Râmnicu Vâlcea, Sovata lies to the north (initial bearing 18°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8422°, 24.7120°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea from Sovata?

By road it is 240 km (149 miles) from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sovata; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).

How long is the drive from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sovata?

About 4 h 26 min on the fastest route (240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Sovata is to the north of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at an initial bearing of 18°.

How long is the flight from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.