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How far is Plovdiv from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers / 611 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 1110 miles / 1786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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Distance from Luqa to Plovdiv

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Plovdiv. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 703.120 miles
  • 1131.562 kilometers
  • 610.995 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
  • 702.467 miles
  • 1130.511 kilometers
  • 610.427 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 Luqa to Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from Luqa to Plovdiv generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Plovdiv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E