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Distance from Sofia to Băilești

Straight line

147 km
91 mi · 79 NM

By road

253 km
157 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Băilești?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Băilești (Romania) are a short distance apart: 147 km in a straight line, that is 91 miles or 79 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Băilești is 253 km (157 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 73% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Băilești lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.3571°, 23.3369°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Băilești?

By road it is 253 km (157 miles) from Sofia to Băilești; in a straight line it is 147 km (91 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Băilești?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (253 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Băilești from Sofia?

Băilești is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Băilești?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.