The straight-line distance from Sofia, Bulgaria to Tehran, Iran is 2,528 km (1,571 miles).Tehran is E of Sofia.
Distance (km)
2,528
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,571
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
E
99° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 42 min | 2,528 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 41 hr 6 min | ~3,286 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 | Tehran, Iran |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,528 km (1,571 miles) |
| Bearing | 99° (E) |
| Coordinates (Sofia) | 42.6977°, 23.3219° |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sofia to Tehran is 2,528 km (1,571 miles). Tehran is E of Sofia.
A direct flight from Sofia to Tehran takes approximately 3 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Sofia to Tehran takes approximately 41 hr 6 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.
Tehran is E (99 degrees) from Sofia.
The distance from Tehran to Sofia is the same: 2,528 km (1,571 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.