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Distance from Sofia to Botoșani

Straight line

620 km
385 mi · 335 NM

By road

839 km
521 mi

Travel time

11 h 25 min
flight ≈ 1 h 16 min

Direction

NNE 24°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Botoșani?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Botoșani (Romania) are quite far apart: 620 km in a straight line, that is 385 miles or 335 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Botoșani is 839 km (521 miles), about 11 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Botoșani lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2359°, 24.9211°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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 Botoșani?

By road it is 839 km (521 miles) from Sofia to Botoșani; in a straight line it is 620 km (385 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Botoșani?

About 11 h 25 min on the fastest route (839 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Botoșani from Sofia?

Botoșani is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 24°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Botoșani?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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.