Distance from London to Sofia
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How far is London from Sofia?
London (United Kingdom) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are quite far apart: 2,019 km in a straight line, that is 1,255 miles or 1,090 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Sofia is 2,453 km (1,524 miles), about 25 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From London, Sofia lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 47.7007°, 12.5851°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Sofia?
By road it is 2,453 km (1,524 miles) from London to Sofia; in a straight line it is 2,019 km (1,255 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Sofia?
About 25 h 46 min on the fastest route (2,453 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from London?
Sofia is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 110°.
How long is the flight from London to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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.