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How far is Sofia from Vienna?

The distance between Vienna (Vienna International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vienna (VIE) to Sofia (SOF) is 620 miles / 997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 30 minutes.

Vienna International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Vienna to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 500.146 miles
  • 804.907 kilometers
  • 434.615 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
  • 499.666 miles
  • 804.134 kilometers
  • 434.198 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 Vienna to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Vienna International Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Vienna to Sofia generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vienna to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Vienna International Airport
City: Vienna
Country: Austria Flag of Austria
IATA Code: VIE
ICAO Code: LOWW
Coordinates: 48°6′37″N, 16°34′10″E
Destination Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E

Airlines flying from Vienna (VIE) to Sofia (SOF)

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