Distance from Sofia to Craiova
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How far is Sofia from Craiova?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 184 km in a straight line, that is 114 miles or 99 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Craiova is 258 km (160 miles), about 4 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Craiova lies to the north (initial bearing 12°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.5073°, 23.5589°.
A direct flight would take about 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Other distances from Craiova
- Craiova – Balș 24 km
- Craiova – Filiași 34 km
- Craiova – Slatina 47 km
- Craiova – Băilești 49 km
- Craiova – Caracal 49 km
- Craiova – Drăgășani 52 km
- Craiova – Strehaia 58 km
- Craiova – Drăgănești-Olt 61 km
- Craiova – Dăbuleni 62 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Craiova?
By road it is 258 km (160 miles) from Sofia to Craiova; in a straight line it is 184 km (114 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Craiova?
About 4 h 24 min on the fastest route (258 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Craiova from Sofia?
Craiova is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 12°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Craiova?
A direct flight would take about 44 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.