Distance from Oslo to Sofia
🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway→🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria
Oslo → Sofia
2,096 km
≈ 1,303 miles · 1,132 nautical miles
OsloSofia
3 h 6 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 6 h
Driving time (est.)
south-southeast
Direction (150°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Oslo to Sofia is 2,096 km (1,303 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 3 h 6 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Malmberget, Sweden.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 2,096 km / 1,303 mi / 1,132 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 2,725 km / 1,693 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 3 h 6 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d 6 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 150° — south-southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Malmberget, Sweden |
| Time difference | Sofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Oslo coordinates | 59.9127, 10.7461 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Oslo 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 Oslo?
Sofia is 2,096 km (1,303 miles) from Oslo measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,725 km (1,693 mi).
How long is the flight from Oslo to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Oslo and Sofia, it would take approximately 3 h 6 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 Oslo and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Oslo. Oslo uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Oslo and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Oslo and Sofia is near Malmberget, Sweden, roughly 1,048 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Oslo?
Sofia lies to the south-southeast of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 150°.