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Distance from Sofia to Delhi

Straight line

5,031 km
3,126 mi · 2,717 NM

By road

6,400 km
3,976 mi

Travel time

76 h 41 min
flight ≈ 6 h 47 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Delhi?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 5,031 km in a straight line, that is 3,126 miles or 2,717 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Delhi is 6,400 km (3,976 miles), about 76 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into India. The halfway point is at 38.8194°, 52.8527°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 47 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 Delhi?

By road it is 6,400 km (3,976 miles) from Sofia to Delhi; in a straight line it is 5,031 km (3,126 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Delhi?

About 76 h 41 min on the fastest route (6,400 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Sofia?

Delhi is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 47 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.