How far is Chania from Sofia?
The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Chania (CHQ) is 695 miles / 1119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 39 minutes.
Sofia Airport – Chania International Airport
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Distance from Sofia to Chania
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sofia to Chania. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 495.849 miles
- 797.992 kilometers
- 430.881 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- 496.627 miles
- 799.244 kilometers
- 431.557 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 Sofia to Chania?
The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Chania International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Chania?
Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)
On average, flying from Sofia to Chania generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sofia to Chania
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |
| Destination | Chania International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chania |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | CHQ |
| ICAO Code: | LGSA |
| Coordinates: | 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E |