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Distance from Sofia to Dalian

Straight line

7,792 km
4,842 mi · 4,208 NM

By road

10,651 km
6,618 mi

Travel time

123 h 7 min
flight ≈ 10 h 14 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Dalian?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Dalian (China) are very far apart: 7,792 km in a straight line, that is 4,842 miles or 4,208 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Dalian is 10,651 km (6,618 miles), about 123 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 52.8302°, 74.3521°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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 Dalian?

By road it is 10,651 km (6,618 miles) from Sofia to Dalian; in a straight line it is 7,792 km (4,842 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Dalian?

About 123 h 7 min on the fastest route (10,651 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Sofia?

Dalian is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Dalian?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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.