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Distance from Sofia to Nanchong

Straight line

7,214 km
4,483 mi · 3,895 NM

By road

9,721 km
6,040 mi

Travel time

112 h 38 min
flight ≈ 9 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Nanchong?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 7,214 km in a straight line, that is 4,483 miles or 3,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Nanchong is 9,721 km (6,040 miles), about 112 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Nanchong lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 44.7910°, 68.6271°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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 Nanchong?

By road it is 9,721 km (6,040 miles) from Sofia to Nanchong; in a straight line it is 7,214 km (4,483 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Nanchong?

About 112 h 38 min on the fastest route (9,721 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchong from Sofia?

Nanchong is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 31 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.