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Distance from Bengaluru to Sofia

Straight line

6,142 km
3,817 mi · 3,317 NM

By road

8,396 km
5,217 mi

Travel time

100 h 22 min
flight ≈ 8 h 11 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Bengaluru from Sofia?

Bengaluru (India) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 6,142 km in a straight line, that is 3,817 miles or 3,317 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bengaluru to Sofia is 8,396 km (5,217 miles), about 100 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Bengaluru, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from India into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 30.6168°, 54.5665°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 11 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 Bengaluru from Sofia?

By road it is 8,396 km (5,217 miles) from Bengaluru to Sofia; in a straight line it is 6,142 km (3,817 miles).

How long is the drive from Bengaluru to Sofia?

About 100 h 22 min on the fastest route (8,396 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Bengaluru?

Sofia is to the north-west of Bengaluru, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Bengaluru to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 11 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.