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Distance from Sofia to Oradea

Straight line

496 km
308 mi · 268 NM

By road

800 km
497 mi

Travel time

9 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Oradea?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Oradea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 496 km in a straight line, that is 308 miles or 268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Oradea is 800 km (497 miles), about 9 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Oradea lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8738°, 22.6478°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Oradea?

By road it is 800 km (497 miles) from Sofia to Oradea; in a straight line it is 496 km (308 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Oradea?

About 9 h 31 min on the fastest route (800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oradea from Sofia?

Oradea is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Oradea?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.