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Distance from Lima to Sofia

Straight line

11,753 km
7,303 mi · 6,346 NM

By road

3,679 km
2,286 mi

Travel time

38 h 55 min
flight ≈ 15 h 11 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Sofia?

Lima (Peru) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 11,753 km in a straight line, that is 7,303 miles or 6,346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Sofia is 3,679 km (2,286 miles), about 38 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Sofia lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Peru into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 22.8747°, -36.5088°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 11 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 Lima from Sofia?

By road it is 3,679 km (2,286 miles) from Lima to Sofia; in a straight line it is 11,753 km (7,303 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Sofia?

About 38 h 55 min on the fastest route (3,679 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Lima?

Sofia is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 11 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.