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Distance from Sovata to Râmnicu Vâlcea

Straight line

174 km
108 mi · 94 NM

By road

240 km
149 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SSW 198°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Sovata (Romania) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 240 km (149 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8422°, 24.7120°.

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 Sovata from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

By road it is 240 km (149 miles) from Sovata to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Sovata?

Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the south of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 198°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

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.