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Distance from Sofia to Tai’an

Straight line

7,672 km
4,767 mi · 4,143 NM

By road

10,194 km
6,334 mi

Travel time

117 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 5 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Tai’an?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 7,672 km in a straight line, that is 4,767 miles or 4,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Tai’an is 10,194 km (6,334 miles), about 117 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 50.2505°, 73.0849°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 5 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 10,194 km (6,334 miles) from Sofia to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 7,672 km (4,767 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Tai’an?

About 117 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,194 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Sofia?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 5 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.