Distance from Brussels to Sofia
Brussels → Sofia
1,698 km
≈ 1,055 miles · 917 nautical miles
BrusselsSofia
2 h 37 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d
Driving time (est.)
east-southeast
Direction (115°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Brussels to Sofia is 1,698 km (1,055 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 2 h 37 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Mejit, Marshall Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,698 km / 1,055 mi / 917 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 2,208 km / 1,372 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 37 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 115° — east-southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Mejit, Marshall Islands |
| Time difference | Sofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Brussels coordinates | 50.8505, 4.3488 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Brussels 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 Brussels?
Sofia is 1,698 km (1,055 miles) from Brussels measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,208 km (1,372 mi).
How long is the flight from Brussels to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Brussels and Sofia, it would take approximately 2 h 37 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 Brussels and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Brussels. Brussels uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Brussels and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Brussels and Sofia is near Mejit, Marshall Islands, roughly 849 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Brussels?
Sofia lies to the east-southeast of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 115°.