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Distance from Sofia to Târgoviște

Straight line

301 km
187 mi · 163 NM

By road

385 km
239 mi

Travel time

6 h 17 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Târgoviște?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Târgoviște (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 301 km in a straight line, that is 187 miles or 163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Târgoviște is 385 km (239 miles), about 6 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Târgoviște lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.8164°, 24.3705°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Târgoviște?

By road it is 385 km (239 miles) from Sofia to Târgoviște; in a straight line it is 301 km (187 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Târgoviște?

About 6 h 17 min on the fastest route (385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Târgoviște from Sofia?

Târgoviște is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Târgoviște?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.