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How far is Sofia from Gothenburg?

The distance between Gothenburg (Göteborg Landvetter Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gothenburg (GOT) to Sofia (SOF) is 1501 miles / 2415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 56 minutes.

Göteborg Landvetter Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Gothenburg to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.891 miles
  • 1839.305 kilometers
  • 993.145 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
  • 1141.952 miles
  • 1837.794 kilometers
  • 992.329 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 Gothenburg to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Göteborg Landvetter Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Gothenburg to Sofia generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gothenburg to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Göteborg Landvetter Airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GOT
ICAO Code: ESGG
Coordinates: 57°39′46″N, 12°16′47″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