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Distance from Catania to Sofia

Straight line

910 km
565 mi · 491 NM

By road

2,446 km
1,520 mi

Travel time

26 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 38 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Catania from Sofia?

Catania (Italy) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are quite far apart: 910 km in a straight line, that is 565 miles or 491 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Catania to Sofia is 2,446 km (1,520 miles), about 26 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 169% longer than the straight line.

From Catania, Sofia lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Italy into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 40.1681°, 19.0391°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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 Catania from Sofia?

By road it is 2,446 km (1,520 miles) from Catania to Sofia; in a straight line it is 910 km (565 miles).

How long is the drive from Catania to Sofia?

About 26 h 1 min on the fastest route (2,446 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Catania?

Sofia is to the north-east of Catania, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Catania to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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.