Distance from Skopje to Sofia
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How far is Skopje from Sofia?
Skopje (North Macedonia) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Skopje to Sofia is 242 km (151 miles), about 3 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.
From Skopje, Sofia lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from North Macedonia into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 42.3509°, 22.3725°.
A direct flight would take about 43 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 Skopje
- Skopje – Niš 153 km
- Skopje – Tirana 153 km
- Skopje – Thessaloníki 196 km
- Skopje – Poiana Mare 252 km
- Skopje – Calafat 253 km
- Skopje – Băilești 273 km
- Skopje – Plovdiv 274 km
- Skopje – Dăbuleni 295 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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Skopje from Sofia?
By road it is 242 km (151 miles) from Skopje to Sofia; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).
How long is the drive from Skopje to Sofia?
About 3 h 22 min on the fastest route (242 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Skopje?
Sofia is to the north-east of Skopje, at an initial bearing of 63°.
How long is the flight from Skopje to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 43 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.