Distance from Pernik to Sofia

🇧🇬 Pernik, Bulgaria🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria

Pernik → Sofia
26 km
16 miles · 14 nautical miles
PernikSofia
32 min
Flight (if direct)
23 min
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (65°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Pernik and Sofia are close neighbours — just 26 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance26 km / 16 mi / 14 nmi
Estimated road distance34 km / 21 mi
Estimated flight time32 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time23 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing65° — east-northeast
Geographic midpointNear Skibbereen, Ireland
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00)
Pernik coordinates42.6, 23.0333
Sofia coordinates42.6975, 23.3242

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Pernik 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 Pernik?
Sofia is 26 km (16 miles) from Pernik measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 34 km (21 mi).
How long is the flight from Pernik to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Pernik and Sofia, it would take approximately 32 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 Pernik and Sofia?
Sofia has the same time zone offset. Pernik uses UTC+02:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Pernik and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Pernik and Sofia is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 13 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Pernik?
Sofia lies to the east-northeast of Pernik, at an initial bearing of 65°.