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Distance from Sofia to Bârlad

Straight line

523 km
325 mi · 282 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 9 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Bârlad?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Bârlad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 523 km in a straight line, that is 325 miles or 282 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sofia, Bârlad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.4852°, 25.4308°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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 Bârlad?

The straight-line distance between Sofia and Bârlad is 523 km (325 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bârlad from Sofia?

Bârlad is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Bârlad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.