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How far is Vila Real from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Vila Real (Vila Real Airport) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers / 1388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Vila Real (VRL) is 2029 miles / 3266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 10 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Vila Real Airport

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1597
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2570
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1388
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Distance from Sofia to Vila Real

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.991 miles
  • 2570.107 kilometers
  • 1387.747 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
  • 1592.838 miles
  • 2563.424 kilometers
  • 1384.138 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 Vila Real?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Vila Real Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Vila Real Airport (VRL)

On average, flying from Sofia to Vila Real generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 Vila Real

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Vila Real Airport (VRL).

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 Vila Real Airport
City: Vila Real
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: VRL
ICAO Code: LPVR
Coordinates: 41°16′27″N, 7°43′13″W