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Distance from Turnu Măgurele to Sofia

Straight line

171 km
106 mi · 92 NM

By road

221 km
137 mi

Travel time

3 h 17 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SW 228°
initial bearing

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How far is Turnu Măgurele from Sofia?

Turnu Măgurele (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 171 km in a straight line, that is 106 miles or 92 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Turnu Măgurele to Sofia is 221 km (137 miles), about 3 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Turnu Măgurele, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 228°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.2248°, 24.0897°.

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 Turnu Măgurele from Sofia?

By road it is 221 km (137 miles) from Turnu Măgurele to Sofia; in a straight line it is 171 km (106 miles).

How long is the drive from Turnu Măgurele to Sofia?

About 3 h 17 min on the fastest route (221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Turnu Măgurele?

Sofia is to the south-west of Turnu Măgurele, at an initial bearing of 228°.

How long is the flight from Turnu Măgurele to Sofia?

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.