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Distance from Timișoara to Sofia

Straight line

379 km
235 mi · 204 NM

By road

507 km
315 mi

Travel time

6 h 48 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Timișoara from Sofia?

Timișoara (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 379 km in a straight line, that is 235 miles or 204 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Timișoara to Sofia is 507 km (315 miles), about 6 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Timișoara, Sofia lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.2304°, 22.3022°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Timișoara from Sofia?

By road it is 507 km (315 miles) from Timișoara to Sofia; in a straight line it is 379 km (235 miles).

How long is the drive from Timișoara to Sofia?

About 6 h 48 min on the fastest route (507 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Timișoara?

Sofia is to the south-east of Timișoara, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Timișoara to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.