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How far is Sofia from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2178 miles / 3505 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2177.995 miles
  • 3505.144 kilometers
  • 1892.626 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
  • 2176.722 miles
  • 3503.095 kilometers
  • 1891.520 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 Abu Dhabi to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sofia Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Sofia generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
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