Distance from Sofia to Brussels
Sofia → Brussels
1,698 km
≈ 1,055 miles · 917 nautical miles
SofiaBrussels
2 h 37 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (309°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Sofia to Brussels is 1,698 km (1,055 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 2 h 37 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Malmberget, Sweden.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,698 km / 1,055 mi / 917 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 2,208 km / 1,372 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 37 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 309° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Malmberget, Sweden |
| Time difference | Brussels is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Brussels coordinates | 50.8505, 4.3488 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Brussels — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Brussels from Sofia?
Brussels is 1,698 km (1,055 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,208 km (1,372 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Brussels?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Brussels, it would take approximately 2 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 Sofia and Brussels?
Brussels has 1 hour behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Brussels uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Brussels?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Brussels is near Malmberget, Sweden, roughly 849 km from each city.
In which direction is Brussels from Sofia?
Brussels lies to the northwest of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 309°.