How far is Plovdiv from Sofia?
The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 85 miles / 138 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 98 miles / 157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 46 minutes.
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Distance from Sofia to Plovdiv
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sofia to Plovdiv. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 85.492 miles
- 137.587 kilometers
- 74.291 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- 85.348 miles
- 137.354 kilometers
- 74.165 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 Plovdiv?
The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Plovdiv?
Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)
On average, flying from Sofia to Plovdiv generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 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 Plovdiv
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV).
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 | Plovdiv Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Plovdiv |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| IATA Code: | PDV |
| ICAO Code: | LBPD |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E |