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Distance from Sofia to Pitești

Straight line

269 km
167 mi · 146 NM

By road

364 km
226 mi

Travel time

5 h 58 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Pitești?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Pitești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 269 km in a straight line, that is 167 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Pitești is 364 km (226 miles), about 5 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Pitești lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.7763°, 24.0815°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Pitești?

By road it is 364 km (226 miles) from Sofia to Pitești; in a straight line it is 269 km (167 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Pitești?

About 5 h 58 min on the fastest route (364 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pitești from Sofia?

Pitești is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Pitești?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.