Distance from Sfântu Gheorghe to Sofia
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How far is Sfântu Gheorghe from Sofia?
Sfântu Gheorghe (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 403 km in a straight line, that is 250 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sfântu Gheorghe to Sofia is 593 km (368 miles), about 8 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.
From Sfântu Gheorghe, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.2887°, 24.5206°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Sfântu Gheorghe
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- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
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- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sfântu Gheorghe from Sofia?
By road it is 593 km (368 miles) from Sfântu Gheorghe to Sofia; in a straight line it is 403 km (250 miles).
How long is the drive from Sfântu Gheorghe to Sofia?
About 8 h 53 min on the fastest route (593 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sofia is to the south-west of Sfântu Gheorghe, at an initial bearing of 210°.
How long is the flight from Sfântu Gheorghe to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.