Flight Distance: Sofia to Istanbul
469
Kilometres (km)
291
Miles (mi)
253
Nautical miles
About this flight distance
The great circle distance from Sofia to Istanbul is approximately 469 km. The typical flight time is 1h 03m.
This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
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The great-circle distance from Sofia to Istanbul is approximately 469 km (291 miles).