Distance from Sofia to Berlin
Sofia → Berlin
1,319 km
≈ 819 miles · 712 nautical miles
SofiaBerlin
2 h 8 min
Flight (if direct)
19 h 3 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (329°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Sofia to Berlin covers 1,319 km (819 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,714 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Ville-Marie, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,319 km / 819 mi / 712 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,714 km / 1,065 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 8 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 19 h 3 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 329° — north-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Ville-Marie, Canada |
| Time difference | Berlin is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Berlin coordinates | 52.5244, 13.4105 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Berlin — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Sofia?
Berlin is 1,319 km (819 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,714 km (1,065 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Berlin?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Berlin, it would take approximately 2 h 8 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 Berlin?
Berlin has 1 hour behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Berlin uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Berlin?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Berlin is near Ville-Marie, Canada, roughly 659 km from each city.
In which direction is Berlin from Sofia?
Berlin lies to the north-northwest of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 329°.