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Distance from Sovata to Craiova

Straight line

271 km
168 mi · 146 NM

By road

367 km
228 mi

Travel time

6 h 39 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSW 202°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Craiova?

Sovata (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 271 km in a straight line, that is 168 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Craiova is 367 km (228 miles), about 6 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 202°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4517°, 24.4206°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Craiova?

By road it is 367 km (228 miles) from Sovata to Craiova; in a straight line it is 271 km (168 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Craiova?

About 6 h 39 min on the fastest route (367 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Sovata?

Craiova is to the south of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 202°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.