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Distance from Sofia to Zhengzhou

Straight line

7,520 km
4,673 mi · 4,060 NM

By road

9,994 km
6,210 mi

Travel time

115 h 45 min
flight ≈ 9 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Sofia from Zhengzhou?

Sofia (Bulgaria) and Zhengzhou (China) are very far apart: 7,520 km in a straight line, that is 4,673 miles or 4,060 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sofia to Zhengzhou is 9,994 km (6,210 miles), about 115 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Sofia, Zhengzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 48.6323°, 71.6899°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 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 Zhengzhou?

By road it is 9,994 km (6,210 miles) from Sofia to Zhengzhou; in a straight line it is 7,520 km (4,673 miles).

How long is the drive from Sofia to Zhengzhou?

About 115 h 45 min on the fastest route (9,994 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zhengzhou from Sofia?

Zhengzhou is to the north-east of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Sofia to Zhengzhou?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 54 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.