Distance from Rome to Sofia
🇮🇹 Rome, Italy→🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria
Rome → Sofia
893 km
≈ 555 miles · 482 nautical miles
RomeSofia
1 h 37 min
Flight (if direct)
12 h 54 min
Driving time (est.)
east
Direction (81°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Rome to Sofia covers 893 km (555 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,161 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 893 km / 555 mi / 482 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,161 km / 722 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 37 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 12 h 54 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 81° — east |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Sofia is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Rome coordinates | 41.8919, 12.5113 |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Rome 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 Rome?
Sofia is 893 km (555 miles) from Rome measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,161 km (722 mi).
How long is the flight from Rome to Sofia?
If a direct flight operates between Rome and Sofia, it would take approximately 1 h 37 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 Rome and Sofia?
Sofia has 1 hour ahead of Rome. Rome uses UTC+01:00 and Sofia uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Rome and Sofia?
The geographic midpoint between Rome and Sofia is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 447 km from each city.
In which direction is Sofia from Rome?
Sofia lies to the east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 81°.