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Distance from Tokyo to Sofia

Straight line

9,195 km
5,714 mi · 4,965 NM

By road

11,400 km
7,084 mi

Travel time

144 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Sofia?

Tokyo (Japan) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 9,195 km in a straight line, that is 5,714 miles or 4,965 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Sofia is 11,400 km (7,084 miles), about 144 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Japan into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 57.0307°, 86.1089°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h (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 Tokyo from Sofia?

By road it is 11,400 km (7,084 miles) from Tokyo to Sofia; in a straight line it is 9,195 km (5,714 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Sofia?

About 144 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,400 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Tokyo?

Sofia is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 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.