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Distance from Sofia to Bengaluru

Straight line

6,142 km
3,817 mi · 3,317 NM

By road

8,393 km
5,215 mi

Travel time

100 h 9 min
flight ≈ 8 h 11 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Bengaluru?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Bengaluru (India) are very far apart: 6,142 km in a straight line, that is 3,817 miles or 3,317 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Bengaluru is 8,393 km (5,215 miles), about 100 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Bengaluru lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into India. The halfway point is at 30.6168°, 54.5665°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 11 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 Sofia from Bengaluru?

By road it is 8,393 km (5,215 miles) from Sofia to Bengaluru; in a straight line it is 6,142 km (3,817 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Bengaluru?

About 100 h 9 min on the fastest route (8,393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bengaluru from Sofia?

Bengaluru is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Bengaluru?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 11 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.