The straight-line distance from Sofia, Bulgaria to Shanghai, China is 8,315 km (5,167 miles).Shanghai is ENE of Sofia.
Distance (km)
8,315
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,167
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
61° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 54 min | 8,315 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,315 km (5,167 miles) |
| Bearing | 61° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Sofia) | 42.6977°, 23.3219° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sofia to Shanghai is 8,315 km (5,167 miles). Shanghai is ENE of Sofia.
A direct flight from Sofia to Shanghai takes approximately 10 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is ENE (61 degrees) from Sofia.
The distance from Shanghai to Sofia is the same: 8,315 km (5,167 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.