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Distance from Satu Mare to Sofia

Straight line

568 km
353 mi · 307 NM

By road

1,086 km
675 mi

Travel time

11 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 13 min

Direction

S 176°
initial bearing

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How far is Satu Mare from Sofia?

Satu Mare (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 568 km in a straight line, that is 353 miles or 307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Satu Mare to Sofia is 1,086 km (675 miles), about 11 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 91% longer than the straight line.

From Satu Mare, Sofia lies to the south (initial bearing 176°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 45.2486°, 23.1037°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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 Satu Mare from Sofia?

By road it is 1,086 km (675 miles) from Satu Mare to Sofia; in a straight line it is 568 km (353 miles).

How long is the drive from Satu Mare to Sofia?

About 11 h 27 min on the fastest route (1,086 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Satu Mare?

Sofia is to the south of Satu Mare, at an initial bearing of 176°.

How long is the flight from Satu Mare to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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.