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Distance from Sofia to Poiana Mare

Straight line

137 km
85 mi · 74 NM

By road

237 km
147 mi

Travel time

4 h 11 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Poiana Mare?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Poiana Mare (Romania) are a short distance apart: 137 km in a straight line, that is 85 miles or 74 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Poiana Mare is 237 km (147 miles), about 4 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 73% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Poiana Mare lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.3072°, 23.1967°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Poiana Mare?

By road it is 237 km (147 miles) from Sofia to Poiana Mare; in a straight line it is 137 km (85 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Poiana Mare?

About 4 h 11 min on the fastest route (237 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poiana Mare from Sofia?

Poiana Mare is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Poiana Mare?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.