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Distance from Sofia to Baia Mare

Straight line

552 km
343 mi · 298 NM

By road

1,145 km
711 mi

Travel time

12 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Baia Mare?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Baia Mare (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 552 km in a straight line, that is 343 miles or 298 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Baia Mare is 1,145 km (711 miles), about 12 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 108% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Baia Mare lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1775°, 23.4408°.

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 Sofia from Baia Mare?

By road it is 1,145 km (711 miles) from Sofia to Baia Mare; in a straight line it is 552 km (343 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Baia Mare?

About 12 h 41 min on the fastest route (1,145 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baia Mare from Sofia?

Baia Mare is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Baia Mare?

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.