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Distance from Zimnicea to Sofia

Straight line

197 km
123 mi · 106 NM

By road

245 km
153 mi

Travel time

3 h 44 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Zimnicea from Sofia?

Zimnicea (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 197 km in a straight line, that is 123 miles or 106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zimnicea to Sofia is 245 km (153 miles), about 3 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Zimnicea, Sofia lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Romania into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.1815°, 24.3363°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Zimnicea from Sofia?

By road it is 245 km (153 miles) from Zimnicea to Sofia; in a straight line it is 197 km (123 miles).

How long is the drive from Zimnicea to Sofia?

About 3 h 44 min on the fastest route (245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Zimnicea?

Sofia is to the south-west of Zimnicea, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Zimnicea to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.