Distance from Sofia to Ankara
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Sofia (SOF) and Ankara (ESB) is 856.99 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 1h 30min. Similar flight routes: SOF → ISE , SOF → SAW , SOF → IST , SOF → AYT , SKP → ESB
Bearing: 111.04° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from Sofia to Ankara is 111.04° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 41.41917,28.19013The geographic midpoint between Sofia and Ankara is in 426.20 km distance between both points in a bearing of 111.04°. It is located in Turkey, Istanbul, Çatalca (Türkiye, İstanbul, Çatalca).
Distance: 852.41 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Sofia and Ankara is 852.41 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Sofia and Ankara is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 0hSofia and Ankara are both in the same time zone Europe/Sofia.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Sofia and Ankara, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.