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Distance from Beijing to Sofia

Straight line

7,371 km
4,580 mi · 3,980 NM

By road

9,775 km
6,074 mi

Travel time

113 h 42 min
flight ≈ 9 h 43 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Sofia?

Beijing (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,371 km in a straight line, that is 4,580 miles or 3,980 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Sofia is 9,775 km (6,074 miles), about 113 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 51.9340°, 71.1539°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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 Beijing from Sofia?

By road it is 9,775 km (6,074 miles) from Beijing to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,371 km (4,580 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Sofia?

About 113 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,775 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Beijing?

Sofia is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.