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How far is Rome from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) is 575 miles / 926 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Rome (FCO) is 1062 miles / 1709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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Distance from Sofia to Rome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 575.178 miles
  • 925.659 kilometers
  • 499.816 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
  • 573.689 miles
  • 923.263 kilometers
  • 498.522 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 Sofia to Rome?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

On average, flying from Sofia to Rome generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sofia to Rome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

Airport information

Origin Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E
Destination Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E

Airlines flying from Sofia (SOF) to Rome (FCO)

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