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How far is Sofia from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Sofia (SOF) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Geneva Airport – Sofia Airport

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888
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1429
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771
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Distance from Geneva to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.728 miles
  • 1428.660 kilometers
  • 771.415 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
  • 885.510 miles
  • 1425.090 kilometers
  • 769.487 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 Geneva to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Geneva to Sofia generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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