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Distance from Jakarta to Sofia

Straight line

9,948 km
6,182 mi · 5,372 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 56 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Sofia?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 9,948 km in a straight line, that is 6,182 miles or 5,372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Jakarta and Sofia, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 23.6504°, 72.7076°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Sofia?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Sofia is 9,948 km (6,182 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sofia from Jakarta?

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

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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.