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Distance from Jinan to Sofia

Straight line

7,631 km
4,741 mi · 4,120 NM

By road

10,105 km
6,279 mi

Travel time

117 h 6 min
flight ≈ 10 h 2 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Jinan from Sofia?

Jinan (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,631 km in a straight line, that is 4,741 miles or 4,120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jinan to Sofia is 10,105 km (6,279 miles), about 117 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Jinan, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 50.4646°, 72.8282°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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 Jinan from Sofia?

By road it is 10,105 km (6,279 miles) from Jinan to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,631 km (4,741 miles).

How long is the drive from Jinan to Sofia?

About 117 h 6 min on the fastest route (10,105 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Jinan?

Sofia is to the north-west of Jinan, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Jinan to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 2 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.