Distance from Niš to Sofia
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How far is Niš from Sofia?
Niš (Serbia) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a short distance apart: 135 km in a straight line, that is 84 miles or 73 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Niš to Sofia is 162 km (101 miles), about 2 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Niš, Sofia lies to the south-east (initial bearing 121°). The route crosses from Serbia into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 43.0133°, 22.6174°.
A direct flight would take about 40 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 Niš
- Niš – Calafat 111 km
- Niš – Poiana Mare 114 km
- Niš – Băilești 139 km
- Niš – Skopje 153 km
- Niš – Drobeta-Turnu Severin 157 km
- Niš – Moldova Nouă 158 km
- Niš – Orșova 160 km
- Niš – Strehaia 177 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 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 Niš from Sofia?
By road it is 162 km (101 miles) from Niš to Sofia; in a straight line it is 135 km (84 miles).
How long is the drive from Niš to Sofia?
About 2 h 3 min on the fastest route (162 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Niš?
Sofia is to the south-east of Niš, at an initial bearing of 121°.
How long is the flight from Niš to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 40 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.