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Distance from Târgu Jiu to Sovata

Straight line

220 km
136 mi · 119 NM

By road

357 km
222 mi

Travel time

6 h 18 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu Jiu from Sovata?

Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Sovata (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 220 km in a straight line, that is 136 miles or 119 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu Jiu to Sovata is 357 km (222 miles), about 6 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 63% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu Jiu, Sovata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8201°, 24.1627°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Târgu Jiu from Sovata?

By road it is 357 km (222 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Sovata; in a straight line it is 220 km (136 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Sovata?

About 6 h 18 min on the fastest route (357 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sovata from Târgu Jiu?

Sovata is to the north-east of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Sovata?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.