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How far is Sofia from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5261 miles / 8467 kilometers / 4572 nautical miles.

Indianapolis International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5261.151 miles
  • 8467.001 kilometers
  • 4571.815 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
  • 5247.956 miles
  • 8445.767 kilometers
  • 4560.350 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 Indianapolis to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Sofia generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Indianapolis to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W
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