Distance from Madrid to Sofia
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain→🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria
Madrid → Sofia
2,253 km
≈ 1,400 miles · 1,217 nautical miles
MadridSofia
3 h 18 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 8 h
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (75°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Sofia is 2,253 km (1,400 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 3 h 18 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Hoboksar, China.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 2,253 km / 1,400 mi / 1,217 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 2,929 km / 1,820 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 3 h 18 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d 8 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 75° — east-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Hoboksar, China |
| Time difference | Sofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Madrid coordinates | 40.4165, -3.7026 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Madrid 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 Madrid?
Sofia is 2,253 km (1,400 miles) from Madrid measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,929 km (1,820 mi).
How long is the flight from Madrid to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Madrid and Sofia, it would take approximately 3 h 18 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 Madrid and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Madrid. Madrid uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Madrid and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Madrid and Sofia is near Hoboksar, China, roughly 1,127 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Madrid?
Sofia lies to the east-northeast of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 75°.