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Distance from Sofia to Focșani

Straight line

454 km
282 mi · 245 NM

By road

573 km
356 mi

Travel time

7 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Focșani?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Focșani (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 454 km in a straight line, that is 282 miles or 245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Focșani is 573 km (356 miles), about 7 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Focșani lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.2150°, 25.2045°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Focșani?

By road it is 573 km (356 miles) from Sofia to Focșani; in a straight line it is 454 km (282 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Focșani?

About 7 h 47 min on the fastest route (573 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Focșani from Sofia?

Focșani is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Focșani?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.