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Distance from Sofia to Satu Mare

Straight line

568 km
353 mi · 307 NM

By road

1,084 km
674 mi

Travel time

11 h 30 min
flight ≈ 1 h 13 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Satu Mare?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Satu Mare (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 568 km in a straight line, that is 353 miles or 307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Satu Mare is 1,084 km (674 miles), about 11 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 91% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Satu Mare lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2486°, 23.1037°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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 Satu Mare?

By road it is 1,084 km (674 miles) from Sofia to Satu Mare; in a straight line it is 568 km (353 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Satu Mare?

About 11 h 30 min on the fastest route (1,084 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Satu Mare from Sofia?

Satu Mare is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Satu Mare?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 13 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.