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Distance from Sofia to Lima

Straight line

11,753 km
7,303 mi · 6,346 NM

By road

3,682 km
2,288 mi

Travel time

39 h 7 min
flight ≈ 15 h 11 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Lima?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 11,753 km in a straight line, that is 7,303 miles or 6,346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Lima is 3,682 km (2,288 miles), about 39 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sofia, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Peru. The halfway point is at 22.8747°, -36.5088°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 11 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 Lima?

By road it is 3,682 km (2,288 miles) from Sofia to Lima; in a straight line it is 11,753 km (7,303 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Lima?

About 39 h 7 min on the fastest route (3,682 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Sofia?

Lima is to the west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 11 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.