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How far is Lübeck from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 962 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Lübeck (LBC) is 1203 miles / 1936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from Sofia to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.399 miles
  • 1548.830 kilometers
  • 836.301 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
  • 961.361 miles
  • 1547.161 kilometers
  • 835.400 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 Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Lübeck Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Sofia to Lübeck generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Lübeck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lübeck Airport (LBC).

Airport information

Origin Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E
Destination Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″E