Distance from Berlin to Sofia
Berlin → Sofia
1,319 km
≈ 819 miles · 712 nautical miles
BerlinSofia
2 h 8 min
Flight (if direct)
19 h 3 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (142°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Berlin to Sofia covers 1,319 km (819 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,714 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Tinglev, Denmark.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,319 km / 819 mi / 712 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,714 km / 1,065 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 8 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 19 h 3 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 142° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Tinglev, Denmark |
| Time difference | Sofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Berlin coordinates | 52.5244, 13.4105 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Berlin and Sofia — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofia from Berlin?
Sofia is 1,319 km (819 miles) from Berlin measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,714 km (1,065 mi).
How long is the flight from Berlin to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Berlin and Sofia, it would take approximately 2 h 8 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Berlin and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Berlin. Berlin uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Berlin and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Sofia is near Tinglev, Denmark, roughly 659 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Berlin?
Sofia lies to the southeast of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 142°.