The straight-line distance from Sofia, Bulgaria to Cairo, Egypt is 1,574 km (978 miles).Cairo is SSE of Sofia.
Distance (km)
1,574
straight line
Distance (miles)
978
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
151° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 30 min | 1,574 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 25 hr 36 min | ~2,046 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,574 km (978 miles) |
| Bearing | 151° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Sofia) | 42.6977°, 23.3219° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sofia to Cairo is 1,574 km (978 miles). Cairo is SSE of Sofia.
A direct flight from Sofia to Cairo takes approximately 2 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Sofia to Cairo takes approximately 25 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Cairo is SSE (151 degrees) from Sofia.
The distance from Cairo to Sofia is the same: 1,574 km (978 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.