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Distance from Thessaloníki to Sofia

Straight line

230 km
143 mi · 124 NM

By road

292 km
182 mi

Travel time

3 h 40 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

N 8°
initial bearing

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How far is Thessaloníki from Sofia?

Thessaloníki (Greece) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 230 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Thessaloníki to Sofia is 292 km (182 miles), about 3 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Thessaloníki, Sofia lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Greece into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 41.6707°, 23.1244°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Thessaloníki from Sofia?

By road it is 292 km (182 miles) from Thessaloníki to Sofia; in a straight line it is 230 km (143 miles).

How long is the drive from Thessaloníki to Sofia?

About 3 h 40 min on the fastest route (292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Thessaloníki?

Sofia is to the north of Thessaloníki, at an initial bearing of 8°.

How long is the flight from Thessaloníki to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.