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Distance from Sofia to Turnu Măgurele

Straight line

171 km
106 mi · 92 NM

By road

221 km
137 mi

Travel time

3 h 18 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Turnu Măgurele?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Turnu Măgurele (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 171 km in a straight line, that is 106 miles or 92 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Turnu Măgurele is 221 km (137 miles), about 3 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Turnu Măgurele lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.2248°, 24.0897°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Turnu Măgurele?

By road it is 221 km (137 miles) from Sofia to Turnu Măgurele; in a straight line it is 171 km (106 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Turnu Măgurele?

About 3 h 18 min on the fastest route (221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Turnu Măgurele from Sofia?

Turnu Măgurele is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Turnu Măgurele?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.