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Distance from Sofia to Iași

Straight line

600 km
373 mi · 324 NM

By road

811 km
504 mi

Travel time

10 h 56 min
flight ≈ 1 h 15 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Iași?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Iași (Romania) are quite far apart: 600 km in a straight line, that is 373 miles or 324 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Iași is 811 km (504 miles), about 10 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Iași lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9520°, 25.3788°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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 Iași?

By road it is 811 km (504 miles) from Sofia to Iași; in a straight line it is 600 km (373 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Iași?

About 10 h 56 min on the fastest route (811 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Iași from Sofia?

Iași is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Iași?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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.