Distance from Sofia to Moscow
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How far is Sofia from Moscow?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,779 km in a straight line, that is 1,105 miles or 961 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sofia, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Russia. The halfway point is at 49.4418°, 29.5170°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Other distances from Moscow
- Moscow – Nizhniy Novgorod 402 km
- Moscow – Vitebsk 471 km
- Moscow – Mahilyow 508 km
- Moscow – Homyel' 568 km
- Moscow – Sumy 569 km
- Moscow – Babruysk 615 km
- Moscow – Chernihiv 630 km
- Moscow – Saint Petersburg 634 km
- Moscow – Kharkiv 648 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Moscow?
The straight-line distance between Sofia and Moscow is 1,779 km (1,105 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Moscow from Sofia?
Moscow is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 30°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Moscow?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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.