Distance from Sofia to Rome
🇧🇬 Sofia, Bulgaria→🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
Sofia → Rome
893 km
≈ 555 miles · 482 nautical miles
SofiaRome
1 h 37 min
Flight (if direct)
12 h 54 min
Driving time (est.)
west
Direction (268°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Sofia to Rome covers 893 km (555 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,161 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Malmberget, Sweden.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 893 km / 555 mi / 482 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,161 km / 722 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 37 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 12 h 54 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 268° — west |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Malmberget, Sweden |
| Time difference | Rome is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Rome coordinates | 41.8919, 12.5113 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Rome — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Sofia?
Rome is 893 km (555 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,161 km (722 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Rome?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Rome, it would take approximately 1 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 Rome?
Rome has 1 hour behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Rome uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Rome?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Rome is near Malmberget, Sweden, roughly 447 km from each city.
In which direction is Rome from Sofia?
Rome lies to the west of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 268°.