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Distance from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro

Straight line

9,954 km
6,185 mi · 5,375 NM

By road

3,677 km
2,285 mi

Travel time

39 h 2 min
flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Rio de Janeiro?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) are very far apart: 9,954 km in a straight line, that is 6,185 miles or 5,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Rio de Janeiro is 3,677 km (2,285 miles), about 39 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sofia, Rio de Janeiro lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Brazil. The halfway point is at 11.7522°, -14.1454°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Rio de Janeiro?

By road it is 3,677 km (2,285 miles) from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro; in a straight line it is 9,954 km (6,185 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro?

About 39 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,677 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rio de Janeiro from Sofia?

Rio de Janeiro is to the south-west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Rio de Janeiro?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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.