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Distance from Sofia to Dongguan

Straight line

8,345 km
5,186 mi · 4,506 NM

By road

11,046 km
6,863 mi

Travel time

128 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Dongguan?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 8,345 km in a straight line, that is 5,186 miles or 4,506 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Dongguan is 11,046 km (6,863 miles), about 128 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Dongguan lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 42.3346°, 74.9755°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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 Dongguan?

By road it is 11,046 km (6,863 miles) from Sofia to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 8,345 km (5,186 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Dongguan?

About 128 h 41 min on the fastest route (11,046 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Sofia?

Dongguan is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 56 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.