Distance from Metten to Sofia

🇩🇪 Metten, Germany🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

Metten → Sofia
1,057 km
657 miles · 571 nautical miles
MettenSofia
1 h 49 min
Flight (if direct)
15 h 16 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (126°)
+1 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Metten to Sofia covers 1,057 km (657 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,374 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance1,057 km / 657 mi / 571 nmi
Estimated road distance1,374 km / 854 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 49 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time15 h 16 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing126° — southeast
Geographic midpointNear Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands
Time differenceSofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00)
Metten coordinates48.8551, 12.9155
Sofia coordinates42.6975, 23.3242

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Metten 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 Metten?
Sofia is 1,057 km (657 miles) from Metten measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,374 km (854 mi).
How long is the flight from Metten to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Metten and Sofia, it would take approximately 1 h 49 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 Metten and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Metten. Metten uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Metten and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Metten and Sofia is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 528 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Metten?
Sofia lies to the southeast of Metten, at an initial bearing of 126°.