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Distance from Sofia to Ploiești

Straight line

331 km
206 mi · 179 NM

By road

453 km
282 mi

Travel time

6 h 39 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Ploiești?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Ploiești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 331 km in a straight line, that is 206 miles or 179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Ploiești is 453 km (282 miles), about 6 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Ploiești lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.8317°, 24.6450°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Ploiești?

By road it is 453 km (282 miles) from Sofia to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 331 km (206 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Ploiești?

About 6 h 39 min on the fastest route (453 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Sofia?

Ploiești is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.