Distance from Sofia to Lisbon
Sofia → Lisbon
2,755 km
≈ 1,712 miles · 1,488 nautical miles
SofiaLisbon
3 h 55 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 15 h
Driving time (est.)
west
Direction (272°)
-2 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Sofia to Lisbon is 2,755 km (1,712 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 3 h 55 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Mejit, Marshall Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 2,755 km / 1,712 mi / 1,488 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 3,581 km / 2,225 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 3 h 55 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d 15 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 272° — west |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Mejit, Marshall Islands |
| Time difference | Lisbon is -2 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+00:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Lisbon coordinates | 38.7264, -9.1484 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Lisbon — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lisbon from Sofia?
Lisbon is 2,755 km (1,712 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 3,581 km (2,225 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Lisbon?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Lisbon, it would take approximately 3 h 55 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon has 2 hours behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Lisbon uses UTC+00:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Lisbon?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Lisbon is near Mejit, Marshall Islands, roughly 1,377 km from each city.
In which direction is Lisbon from Sofia?
Lisbon lies to the west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 272°.