Distance from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlcea
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How far is Sofia from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 280 km in a straight line, that is 174 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 366 km (228 miles), about 6 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.8999°, 23.8349°.
A direct flight would take about 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Râmnicu Vâlcea?
By road it is 366 km (228 miles) from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 280 km (174 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlcea?
About 6 h 28 min on the fastest route (366 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Sofia?
Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 17°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlcea?
A direct flight would take about 51 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.