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Distance from Varna to Sofia

Straight line

379 km
236 mi · 205 NM

By road

525 km
326 mi

Travel time

5 h 39 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Varna from Sofia?

Varna (Bulgaria) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are a medium distance apart: 379 km in a straight line, that is 236 miles or 205 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varna to Sofia is 525 km (326 miles), about 5 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Varna, Sofia lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). Both cities are in Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 42.9800°, 25.6107°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Varna from Sofia?

By road it is 525 km (326 miles) from Varna to Sofia; in a straight line it is 379 km (236 miles).

How long is the drive from Varna to Sofia?

About 5 h 39 min on the fastest route (525 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sofia from Varna?

Sofia is to the west of Varna, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Varna to Sofia?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.