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Distance from Sofia to Suzhou

Straight line

8,265 km
5,136 mi · 4,463 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Suzhou?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,265 km in a straight line, that is 5,136 miles or 4,463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sofia, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 48.6478°, 76.8395°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Suzhou?

The straight-line distance between Sofia and Suzhou is 8,265 km (5,136 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Suzhou from Sofia?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.