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Distance from Sofia to Hong Kong

Straight line

8,432 km
5,239 mi · 4,553 NM

By road

11,160 km
6,935 mi

Travel time

130 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Hong Kong?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) are very far apart: 8,432 km in a straight line, that is 5,239 miles or 4,553 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Hong Kong is 11,160 km (6,935 miles), about 130 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Hong Kong lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 42.0255°, 75.3887°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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 Hong Kong?

By road it is 11,160 km (6,935 miles) from Sofia to Hong Kong; in a straight line it is 8,432 km (5,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Hong Kong?

About 130 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,160 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hong Kong from Sofia?

Hong Kong is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Hong Kong?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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.