How far is Sofia from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 329 miles / 529 kilometers / 286 nautical miles.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 328.798 miles
- 529.150 kilometers
- 285.718 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- 328.118 miles
- 528.054 kilometers
- 285.126 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 Istanbul to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Sofia generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |