Distance from Sofia to Iod
🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria→🇷🇴 Iod, Romania
Sofia → Iod
493 km
≈ 306 miles · 266 nautical miles
SofiaIod
1 h 7 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 7 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (15°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Sofia to Iod covers 493 km (306 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 641 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Jince, Czech Republic.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 493 km / 306 mi / 266 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 641 km / 398 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 7 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 7 h 7 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 15° — north-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Jince, Czech Republic |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Iod coordinates | 46.9734, 24.9772 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Iod — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Iod from Sofia?
Iod is 493 km (306 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 641 km (398 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Iod?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Iod, it would take approximately 1 h 7 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Iod?
Iod has the same time zone offset. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Iod uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Iod?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Iod is near Jince, Czech Republic, roughly 246 km from each city.
In which direction is Iod from Sofia?
Iod lies to the north-northeast of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 15°.