Distance from Buru to Sofifi

🇮🇩 Buru, Indonesia🇮🇩 Sofifi, Indonesia

Buru → Sofifi
462 km
287 miles · 250 nautical miles
BuruSofifi
1 h 4 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 41 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (12°)
+2 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Buru to Sofifi covers 462 km (287 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 601 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance462 km / 287 mi / 250 nmi
Estimated road distance601 km / 373 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 4 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time6 h 41 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing12° — north-northeast
Geographic midpointNear Rucăr, Romania
Time differenceSofifi is +2 h (UTC+07:00 → UTC+09:00)
Buru coordinates-3.3277, 126.6841
Sofifi coordinates0.7373, 127.5588

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Buru and Sofifi — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Sofifi from Buru?
Sofifi is 462 km (287 miles) from Buru measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 601 km (373 mi).
How long is the flight from Buru to Sofifi?
If a direct flight operates between Buru and Sofifi, it would take approximately 1 h 4 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 Buru and Sofifi?
Sofifi has 2 hours ahead of Buru. Buru uses UTC+07:00 and Sofifi uses UTC+09:00.
What is the halfway point between Buru and Sofifi?
The geographic midpoint between Buru and Sofifi is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 231 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofifi from Buru?
Sofifi lies to the north-northeast of Buru, at an initial bearing of 12°.