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Distance from Sofia to Tianjin

Straight line

7,476 km
4,645 mi · 4,036 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Tianjin?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 7,476 km in a straight line, that is 4,645 miles or 4,036 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sofia, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 51.7555°, 71.8987°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Tianjin?

The straight-line distance between Sofia and Tianjin is 7,476 km (4,645 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tianjin from Sofia?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.