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How far is Sofia from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rome (CIA) to Sofia (SOF) is 1052 miles / 1693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 28 minutes.

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Rome to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.736 miles
  • 897.588 kilometers
  • 484.659 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
  • 556.294 miles
  • 895.268 kilometers
  • 483.406 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 Rome to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Rome to Sofia generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CIA
ICAO Code: LIRA
Coordinates: 41°47′57″N, 12°35′41″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