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Distance from Dalian to Sofia

Straight line

7,792 km
4,842 mi · 4,208 NM

By road

10,611 km
6,594 mi

Travel time

123 h
flight ≈ 10 h 14 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Sofia?

Dalian (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,792 km in a straight line, that is 4,842 miles or 4,208 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dalian to Sofia is 10,611 km (6,594 miles), about 123 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Dalian, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 52.8302°, 74.3521°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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 Dalian from Sofia?

By road it is 10,611 km (6,594 miles) from Dalian to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,792 km (4,842 miles).

How long is the drive from Dalian to Sofia?

About 123 h on the fastest route (10,611 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Dalian?

Sofia is to the north-west of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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.