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Distance from Sovata to Bucharest

Straight line

252 km
157 mi · 136 NM

By road

332 km
206 mi

Travel time

5 h 19 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Bucharest?

Sovata (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 252 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Bucharest is 332 km (206 miles), about 5 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Bucharest lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5090°, 25.5964°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Bucharest?

By road it is 332 km (206 miles) from Sovata to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 252 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Bucharest?

About 5 h 19 min on the fastest route (332 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Sovata?

Bucharest is to the south of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.