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Distance from Roman to Sofia

Straight line

549 km
341 mi · 296 NM

By road

727 km
452 mi

Travel time

9 h 24 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Roman from Sofia?

Roman (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 549 km in a straight line, that is 341 miles or 296 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Roman to Sofia is 727 km (452 miles), about 9 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Roman, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.8235°, 25.0593°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Roman from Sofia?

By road it is 727 km (452 miles) from Roman to Sofia; in a straight line it is 549 km (341 miles).

How long is the drive from Roman to Sofia?

About 9 h 24 min on the fastest route (727 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Roman?

Sofia is to the south-west of Roman, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Roman to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.