Distance from Xi’an to Sofia
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How far is Xi’an from Sofia?
Xi’an (China) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,204 km in a straight line, that is 4,477 miles or 3,890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Sofia is 9,521 km (5,916 miles), about 110 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Sofia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 47.2472°, 69.2348°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 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 Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 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 Xi’an from Sofia?
By road it is 9,521 km (5,916 miles) from Xi’an to Sofia; in a straight line it is 7,204 km (4,477 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Sofia?
About 110 h 36 min on the fastest route (9,521 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sofia from Xi’an?
Sofia is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 306°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Sofia?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 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.