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Distance from Sofia to Karachi

Straight line

4,441 km
2,759 mi · 2,398 NM

By road

5,462 km
3,394 mi

Travel time

64 h 19 min
flight ≈ 6 h 3 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Karachi?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,441 km in a straight line, that is 2,759 miles or 2,398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Karachi is 5,462 km (3,394 miles), about 64 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Karachi lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 35.7545°, 47.5766°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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 Karachi?

By road it is 5,462 km (3,394 miles) from Sofia to Karachi; in a straight line it is 4,441 km (2,759 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Karachi?

About 64 h 19 min on the fastest route (5,462 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karachi from Sofia?

Karachi is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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.