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Distance from Sofia to Hangzhou

Straight line

8,307 km
5,161 mi · 4,485 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Hangzhou?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,307 km in a straight line, that is 5,161 miles or 4,485 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sofia, Hangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 47.9895°, 76.9204°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Hangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Sofia and Hangzhou is 8,307 km (5,161 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Sofia?

Hangzhou is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.