Distance from Plovdiv to Sofia
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How far is Plovdiv from Sofia?
Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a short distance apart: 132 km in a straight line, that is 82 miles or 71 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Plovdiv to Sofia is 143 km (89 miles), about 1 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 9% longer than the straight line.
From Plovdiv, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). Both cities are in Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 42.4260°, 24.0402°.
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 Plovdiv
- Plovdiv – Zimnicea 175 km
- Plovdiv – Turnu Măgurele 178 km
- Plovdiv – Corabia 182 km
- Plovdiv – Dăbuleni 191 km
- Plovdiv – Alexandria 209 km
- Plovdiv – Giurgiu 217 km
- Plovdiv – Roșiorii de Vede 220 km
- Plovdiv – Caracal 221 km
Other distances from Sofia
- 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 Plovdiv from Sofia?
By road it is 143 km (89 miles) from Plovdiv to Sofia; in a straight line it is 132 km (82 miles).
How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Sofia?
About 1 h 31 min on the fastest route (143 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Plovdiv?
Sofia is to the north-west of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 298°.
How long is the flight from Plovdiv 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.