Distance from Sofia to Amsterdam

🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sofia → Amsterdam
1,744 km
1,084 miles · 942 nautical miles
SofiaAmsterdam
2 h 40 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 1 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (314°)
-1 h
Time difference

About this route

The straight-line distance from Sofia to Amsterdam is 1,744 km (1,084 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 2 h 40 min.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance1,744 km / 1,084 mi / 942 nmi
Estimated road distance2,268 km / 1,409 mi
Estimated flight time2 h 40 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time1 d 1 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing314° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear Port McNeill, Canada
Time differenceAmsterdam is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00)
Sofia coordinates42.6975, 23.3242
Amsterdam coordinates52.374, 4.8897

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Amsterdam — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Amsterdam from Sofia?
Amsterdam is 1,744 km (1,084 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,268 km (1,409 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Amsterdam?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Amsterdam, it would take approximately 2 h 40 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 Sofia and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has 1 hour behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Amsterdam uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Amsterdam?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Amsterdam is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 872 km from each city.
In which direction is Amsterdam from Sofia?
Amsterdam lies to the northwest of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 314°.