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Distance from Tianjin to Sofia

Straight line

7,476 km
4,645 mi · 4,036 NM

By road

9,895 km
6,148 mi

Travel time

115 h 2 min
flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Sofia?

Tianjin (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,476 km in a straight line, that is 4,645 miles or 4,036 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tianjin to Sofia is 9,895 km (6,148 miles), about 115 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Tianjin, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 51.7555°, 71.8987°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Tianjin from Sofia?

By road it is 9,895 km (6,148 miles) from Tianjin to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,476 km (4,645 miles).

How long is the drive from Tianjin to Sofia?

About 115 h 2 min on the fastest route (9,895 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Tianjin?

Sofia is to the north-west of Tianjin, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.