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Distance from Suzhou to Sofia

Straight line

8,265 km
5,136 mi · 4,463 NM

By road

10,785 km
6,702 mi

Travel time

124 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Sofia?

Suzhou (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,265 km in a straight line, that is 5,136 miles or 4,463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Sofia is 10,785 km (6,702 miles), about 124 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Suzhou, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 48.6478°, 76.8395°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Suzhou from Sofia?

By road it is 10,785 km (6,702 miles) from Suzhou to Sofia; in a straight line it is 8,265 km (5,136 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Sofia?

About 124 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,785 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Suzhou?

Sofia is to the north-west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.