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Distance from Sofia to Shenzhen

Straight line

8,404 km
5,222 mi · 4,538 NM

By road

11,120 km
6,910 mi

Travel time

129 h 25 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Shenzhen?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 8,404 km in a straight line, that is 5,222 miles or 4,538 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Shenzhen is 11,120 km (6,910 miles), about 129 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 42.1490°, 75.2689°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,120 km (6,910 miles) from Sofia to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 8,404 km (5,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Shenzhen?

About 129 h 25 min on the fastest route (11,120 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Sofia?

Shenzhen is to the east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 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.