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Distance from Plovdiv to Varna

Straight line

285 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

393 km
244 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Varna?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Varna (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 285 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Varna is 393 km (244 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Varna lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). Both cities are in Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 42.6942°, 26.3197°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Plovdiv from Varna?

By road it is 393 km (244 miles) from Plovdiv to Varna; in a straight line it is 285 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Varna?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varna from Plovdiv?

Varna is to the north-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Varna?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.