Distance from Sofia to Saint Petersburg
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How far is Sofia from Saint Petersburg?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Saint Petersburg (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,976 km in a straight line, that is 1,228 miles or 1,067 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Saint Petersburg is 2,820 km (1,752 miles), about 32 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Saint Petersburg lies to the north (initial bearing 12°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Russia. The halfway point is at 51.3682°, 26.1566°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Saint Petersburg
- Saint Petersburg – Helsinki 300 km
- Saint Petersburg – Espoo 315 km
- Saint Petersburg – Tallinn 317 km
- Saint Petersburg – Tampere 395 km
- Saint Petersburg – Riga 491 km
- Saint Petersburg – Vitebsk 528 km
- Saint Petersburg – Moscow 634 km
- Saint Petersburg – Vilnius 657 km
- Saint Petersburg – Mahilyow 670 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Saint Petersburg?
By road it is 2,820 km (1,752 miles) from Sofia to Saint Petersburg; in a straight line it is 1,976 km (1,228 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Saint Petersburg?
About 32 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,820 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Saint Petersburg from Sofia?
Saint Petersburg is to the north of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 12°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Saint Petersburg?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.