Distance from Sofia to Sfântu Gheorghe
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How far is Sofia from Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Sfântu Gheorghe (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 403 km in a straight line, that is 250 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Sfântu Gheorghe is 589 km (366 miles), about 8 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Sfântu Gheorghe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.2887°, 24.5206°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Sfântu Gheorghe?
By road it is 589 km (366 miles) from Sofia to Sfântu Gheorghe; in a straight line it is 403 km (250 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Sfântu Gheorghe?
About 8 h 50 min on the fastest route (589 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sfântu Gheorghe from Sofia?
Sfântu Gheorghe is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 28°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Sfântu Gheorghe?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.