The straight-line distance from Sofia, Bulgaria to Ankara, Turkey is 853 km (530 miles).Ankara is ESE of Sofia.
Distance (km)
853
straight line
Distance (miles)
530
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
108° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 36 min | 853 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 13 hr 54 min | ~1,109 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 | Ankara, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 853 km (530 miles) |
| Bearing | 108° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Sofia) | 42.6977°, 23.3219° |
| Coordinates (Ankara) | 39.9334°, 32.8597° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sofia to Ankara is 853 km (530 miles). Ankara is ESE of Sofia.
A direct flight from Sofia to Ankara takes approximately 1 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Sofia to Ankara takes approximately 13 hr 54 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.
Ankara is ESE (108 degrees) from Sofia.
The distance from Ankara to Sofia is the same: 853 km (530 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.