Distance from Paris to Sofia
🇫🇷 Paris, France→🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria
Paris → Sofia
1,758 km
≈ 1,092 miles · 949 nautical miles
ParisSofia
2 h 41 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 1 h
Driving time (est.)
east-southeast
Direction (105°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Paris to Sofia is 1,758 km (1,092 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 2 h 41 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,758 km / 1,092 mi / 949 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 2,285 km / 1,420 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 41 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d 1 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 105° — east-southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Sofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Paris coordinates | 48.8534, 2.3486 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Paris 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 Paris?
Sofia is 1,758 km (1,092 miles) from Paris measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,285 km (1,420 mi).
How long is the flight from Paris to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Paris and Sofia, it would take approximately 2 h 41 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 Paris and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Paris. Paris uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Paris and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Paris and Sofia is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 879 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Paris?
Sofia lies to the east-southeast of Paris, at an initial bearing of 105°.