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Distance from Sofia to Xi’an

Straight line

7,204 km
4,477 mi · 3,890 NM

By road

9,549 km
5,933 mi

Travel time

110 h 37 min
flight ≈ 9 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Xi’an?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,204 km in a straight line, that is 4,477 miles or 3,890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Xi’an is 9,549 km (5,933 miles), about 110 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 47.2472°, 69.2348°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 9,549 km (5,933 miles) from Sofia to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,204 km (4,477 miles).

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

About 110 h 37 min on the fastest route (9,549 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Sofia?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 66°.

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

A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 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.