Distance from Lisbon to Sofia
Lisbon → Sofia
2,755 km
≈ 1,712 miles · 1,488 nautical miles
LisbonSofia
3 h 55 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 15 h
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (70°)
+2 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Sofia is 2,755 km (1,712 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 3 h 55 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Jince, Czech Republic.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 2,755 km / 1,712 mi / 1,488 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 3,581 km / 2,225 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 3 h 55 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d 15 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 70° — east-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Jince, Czech Republic |
| Time difference | Sofia is +2 h (UTC+00:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Lisbon coordinates | 38.7264, -9.1484 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
Sofia is 2,755 km (1,712 miles) from Lisbon measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 3,581 km (2,225 mi).
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Lisbon and Sofia, it would take approximately 3 h 55 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 Lisbon and Sofia?
Sofia has 2 hours ahead of Lisbon. Lisbon uses UTC+00:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Lisbon and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Lisbon and Sofia is near Jince, Czech Republic, roughly 1,377 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Lisbon?
Sofia lies to the east-northeast of Lisbon, at an initial bearing of 70°.