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Distance from Sofia to London

Straight line

2,019 km
1,255 mi · 1,090 NM

By road

2,453 km
1,524 mi

Travel time

25 h 40 min
flight ≈ 3 h 1 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from London?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 2,019 km in a straight line, that is 1,255 miles or 1,090 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to London is 2,453 km (1,524 miles), about 25 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.7007°, 12.5851°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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 London?

By road it is 2,453 km (1,524 miles) from Sofia to London; in a straight line it is 2,019 km (1,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to London?

About 25 h 40 min on the fastest route (2,453 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Sofia?

London is to the north-west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to London?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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.