Distance from Sofia to Vienna
Sofia → Vienna
818 km
≈ 508 miles · 441 nautical miles
SofiaVienna
1 h 31 min
Flight (if direct)
11 h 49 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (321°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Sofia to Vienna covers 818 km (508 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,063 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 818 km / 508 mi / 441 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,063 km / 660 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 11 h 49 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 321° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador |
| Time difference | Vienna is -1 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Sofia coordinates | 42.6975, 23.3242 |
| Vienna coordinates | 48.2085, 16.3721 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sofia and Vienna — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Vienna from Sofia?
Vienna is 818 km (508 miles) from Sofia measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,063 km (660 mi).
How long is the flight from Sofia to Vienna?
If a direct flight operates between Sofia and Vienna, it would take approximately 1 h 31 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 Vienna?
Vienna has 1 hour behind Sofia. Sofia uses UTC+02:00 and Vienna uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Sofia and Vienna?
The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Vienna is near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 409 km from each city.
In which direction is Vienna from Sofia?
Vienna lies to the northwest of Sofia, at an initial bearing of 321°.