Distance from Sofia to Thessaloníki
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How far is Sofia from Thessaloníki?
Sofia (Bulgaria) and Thessaloníki (Greece) are a medium distance apart: 230 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Sofia to Thessaloníki is 293 km (182 miles), about 3 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Sofia, Thessaloníki lies to the south (initial bearing 188°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Greece. The halfway point is at 41.6707°, 23.1244°.
A direct flight would take about 47 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 Thessaloníki
- Thessaloníki – Skopje 196 km
- Thessaloníki – Plovdiv 226 km
- Thessaloníki – Tirana 272 km
- Thessaloníki – Athens 304 km
- Thessaloníki – Niš 310 km
- Thessaloníki – Dăbuleni 364 km
- Thessaloníki – Poiana Mare 364 km
- Thessaloníki – Corabia 371 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Thessaloníki?
By road it is 293 km (182 miles) from Sofia to Thessaloníki; in a straight line it is 230 km (143 miles).
How long is the drive from Sofia to Thessaloníki?
About 3 h 46 min on the fastest route (293 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Thessaloníki from Sofia?
Thessaloníki is to the south of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 188°.
How long is the flight from Sofia to Thessaloníki?
A direct flight would take about 47 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.