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Distance from Sovata to Arad

Straight line

292 km
181 mi · 158 NM

By road

423 km
263 mi

Travel time

5 h 11 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Arad?

Sovata (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 292 km in a straight line, that is 181 miles or 158 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Arad is 423 km (263 miles), about 5 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Arad lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3987°, 23.1848°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Sovata from Arad?

By road it is 423 km (263 miles) from Sovata to Arad; in a straight line it is 292 km (181 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Arad?

About 5 h 11 min on the fastest route (423 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Sovata?

Arad is to the west of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.