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Distance from Sofia to Brașov

Straight line

375 km
233 mi · 203 NM

By road

558 km
346 mi

Travel time

8 h 20 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Brașov?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Brașov (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 375 km in a straight line, that is 233 miles or 203 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Brașov is 558 km (346 miles), about 8 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Brașov lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.1787°, 24.4366°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Brașov?

By road it is 558 km (346 miles) from Sofia to Brașov; in a straight line it is 375 km (233 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Brașov?

About 8 h 20 min on the fastest route (558 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brașov from Sofia?

Brașov is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Brașov?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.