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Distance from Hangzhou to Sofia

Straight line

8,307 km
5,161 mi · 4,485 NM

By road

10,823 km
6,725 mi

Travel time

125 h 21 min
flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Hangzhou from Sofia?

Hangzhou (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,307 km in a straight line, that is 5,161 miles or 4,485 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hangzhou to Sofia is 10,823 km (6,725 miles), about 125 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Hangzhou, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 47.9895°, 76.9204°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Hangzhou from Sofia?

By road it is 10,823 km (6,725 miles) from Hangzhou to Sofia; in a straight line it is 8,307 km (5,161 miles).

How long is the drive from Hangzhou to Sofia?

About 125 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,823 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Hangzhou?

Sofia is to the north-west of Hangzhou, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Hangzhou to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.