Distance from Seoul to Sofia
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How far is Seoul from Sofia?
Seoul (South Korea) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,247 km in a straight line, that is 5,124 miles or 4,453 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Seoul to Sofia is 11,005 km (6,838 miles), about 138 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.
From Seoul, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from South Korea into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 53.7227°, 77.9024°.
A direct flight would take about 10 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.
Other distances from Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Pyongyang 195 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 km
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 Seoul from Sofia?
By road it is 11,005 km (6,838 miles) from Seoul to Sofia; in a straight line it is 8,247 km (5,124 miles).
How long is the drive from Seoul to Sofia?
About 138 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,005 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Seoul?
Sofia is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 312°.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 10 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.