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Distance from Tai’an to Sofia

Straight line

7,672 km
4,767 mi · 4,143 NM

By road

10,164 km
6,315 mi

Travel time

117 h 43 min
flight ≈ 10 h 5 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Sofia?

Tai’an (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,672 km in a straight line, that is 4,767 miles or 4,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Sofia is 10,164 km (6,315 miles), about 117 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 50.2505°, 73.0849°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 5 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 Tai’an from Sofia?

By road it is 10,164 km (6,315 miles) from Tai’an to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,672 km (4,767 miles).

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

About 117 h 43 min on the fastest route (10,164 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Tai’an?

Sofia is to the north-west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 308°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 5 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.