Distance from Sofia to Lyss
Sofia → Lyss
1,349 km
≈ 839 miles · 729 nautical miles
SofiaLyss
2 h 11 min
Flight (if direct)
19 h 30 min
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (297°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Sofia to Lyss covers 1,349 km (839 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,754 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Ville-Marie, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,349 km / 839 mi / 729 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,754 km / 1,090 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 11 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 19 h 30 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 297° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Ville-Marie, Canada |
| Time difference | Lyss is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Lyss coordinates | 47.0741, 7.3066 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Lyss — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lyss from Sofia?
Lyss is 1,349 km (839 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,754 km (1,090 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Lyss?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Lyss, it would take approximately 2 h 11 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 Lyss?
Lyss has 1 hour behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Lyss uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Lyss?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Lyss is near Ville-Marie, Canada, roughly 675 km from each city.
In which direction is Lyss from Sofia?
Lyss lies to the west-northwest of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 297°.