Distance from Sofia to Niš
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How far is Sofia from Niš?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Niš (Serbia) are a short distance apart: 135 km in a straight line, that is 84 miles or 73 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Niš is 162 km (101 miles), about 2 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Niš lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Serbia. The halfway point is at 43.0133°, 22.6174°.
A direct flight would take about 40 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 – 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 Niš
- Niš – Calafat 111 km
- Niš – Poiana Mare 114 km
- Niš – Băilești 139 km
- Niš – Skopje 153 km
- Niš – Drobeta-Turnu Severin 157 km
- Niš – Moldova Nouă 158 km
- Niš – Orșova 160 km
- Niš – Strehaia 177 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Niš?
By road it is 162 km (101 miles) from Sofia to Niš; in a straight line it is 135 km (84 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Niš?
About 2 h 5 min on the fastest route (162 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Niš from Sofia?
Niš is to the north-west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 302°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Niš?
A direct flight would take about 40 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.