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Distance from Santiago to Sofia

Straight line

12,731 km
7,911 mi · 6,874 NM

By road

3,679 km
2,286 mi

Travel time

38 h 55 min
flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Sofia?

Santiago (Chile) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 12,731 km in a straight line, that is 7,911 miles or 6,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Santiago to Sofia is 3,679 km (2,286 miles), about 38 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Santiago, Sofia lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Chile into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 6.7407°, -27.5444°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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 Santiago from Sofia?

By road it is 3,679 km (2,286 miles) from Santiago to Sofia; in a straight line it is 12,731 km (7,911 miles).

How long is the drive from Santiago to Sofia?

About 38 h 55 min on the fastest route (3,679 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Santiago?

Sofia is to the north-east of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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.