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How far is Sofia from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1388 miles / 2234 kilometers / 1206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manchester (MAN) to Sofia (SOF) is 1718 miles / 2765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 6 minutes.

Manchester Airport – Sofia Airport

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1388
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2234
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1206
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Distance from Manchester to Sofia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Manchester to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1388.159 miles
  • 2234.025 kilometers
  • 1206.277 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1385.228 miles
  • 2229.308 kilometers
  • 1203.730 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Manchester to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Manchester to Sofia generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manchester to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W
Destination Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E

Airlines flying from Manchester (MAN) to Sofia (SOF)

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