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Distance from Sofia to Cairo

Straight line

1,570 km
976 mi · 848 NM

By road

2,244 km
1,394 mi

Travel time

24 h 40 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Cairo?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,570 km in a straight line, that is 976 miles or 848 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Cairo is 2,244 km (1,394 miles), about 24 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.4451°, 27.6106°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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 Cairo?

By road it is 2,244 km (1,394 miles) from Sofia to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,570 km (976 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Cairo?

About 24 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Sofia?

Cairo is to the south-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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.