Distance from Los Angeles to Sofia
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How far is Los Angeles from Sofia?
Los Angeles (United States) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 10,652 km in a straight line, that is 6,619 miles or 5,752 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Los Angeles, Sofia lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from United States into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 67.1339°, -57.2040°.
A direct flight would take about 13 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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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 Los Angeles from Sofia?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Sofia is 10,652 km (6,619 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sofia from Los Angeles?
Sofia is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 27°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 13 h 49 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.