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Distance from Sovata to Bistrița

Straight line

74.9 km
46.5 mi · 40.4 NM

By road

102 km
64 mi

Travel time

2 h 2 min
by car

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Bistrița?

Sovata (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a short distance apart: 74.9 km in a straight line, that is 46.5 miles or 40.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Bistrița is 102 km (64 miles), about 2 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Bistrița lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.8586°, 24.7848°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sovata from Bistrița?

By road it is 102 km (64 miles) from Sovata to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 74.9 km (46.5 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Bistrița?

About 2 h 2 min on the fastest route (102 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Sovata?

Bistrița is to the north-west of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.