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Distance from Sofia to Santiago

Straight line

12,731 km
7,911 mi · 6,874 NM

By road

3,682 km
2,288 mi

Travel time

39 h 7 min
flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Santiago?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 12,731 km in a straight line, that is 7,911 miles or 6,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Santiago is 3,682 km (2,288 miles), about 39 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sofia, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Chile. The halfway point is at 6.7407°, -27.5444°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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 Santiago?

By road it is 3,682 km (2,288 miles) from Sofia to Santiago; in a straight line it is 12,731 km (7,911 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Santiago?

About 39 h 7 min on the fastest route (3,682 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Santiago from Sofia?

Santiago is to the south-west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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.