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Distance from Chengdu to Sofia

Straight line

7,066 km
4,391 mi · 3,815 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 20 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Sofia?

Chengdu (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,066 km in a straight line, that is 4,391 miles or 3,815 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 44.2910°, 67.5134°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 20 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 Chengdu from Sofia?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Sofia is 7,066 km (4,391 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sofia from Chengdu?

Sofia is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 20 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.