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Distance from Sofia to Chongqing

Straight line

7,332 km
4,556 mi · 3,959 NM

By road

9,737 km
6,050 mi

Travel time

114 h 1 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Chongqing?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 7,332 km in a straight line, that is 4,556 miles or 3,959 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Chongqing is 9,737 km (6,050 miles), about 114 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Chongqing lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 44.2375°, 69.2080°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 9,737 km (6,050 miles) from Sofia to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 7,332 km (4,556 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Chongqing?

About 114 h 1 min on the fastest route (9,737 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Sofia?

Chongqing is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.