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Distance from Sofia to Lahore

Straight line

4,626 km
2,874 mi · 2,498 NM

By road

5,884 km
3,656 mi

Travel time

70 h 25 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Lahore?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Lahore (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,626 km in a straight line, that is 2,874 miles or 2,498 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Lahore is 5,884 km (3,656 miles), about 70 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Lahore lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 39.9743°, 50.8554°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Lahore?

By road it is 5,884 km (3,656 miles) from Sofia to Lahore; in a straight line it is 4,626 km (2,874 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Lahore?

About 70 h 25 min on the fastest route (5,884 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lahore from Sofia?

Lahore is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.