Distance from Tehran to Sofia
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How far is Tehran from Sofia?
Tehran (Iran) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 2,535 km in a straight line, that is 1,575 miles or 1,369 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tehran, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Iran into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 40.0484°, 38.0882°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Other distances from Sofia
- Sofia – Plovdiv 132 km
- Sofia – Niš 135 km
- Sofia – Dăbuleni 137 km
- Sofia – Poiana Mare 137 km
- Sofia – Băilești 147 km
- Sofia – Calafat 147 km
- Sofia – Corabia 153 km
- Sofia – Turnu Măgurele 171 km
- Sofia – Skopje 174 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Sofia?
The straight-line distance between Tehran and Sofia is 2,535 km (1,575 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sofia from Tehran?
Sofia is to the north-west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 296°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 40 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.