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How far is Sofia from Warsaw?

The distance between Warsaw (Warsaw Modlin Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Warsaw (WMI) to Sofia (SOF) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 0 minutes.

Warsaw Modlin Airport – Sofia Airport

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686
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1104
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596
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Distance from Warsaw to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 685.987 miles
  • 1103.989 kilometers
  • 596.107 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
  • 685.996 miles
  • 1104.004 kilometers
  • 596.114 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 Warsaw to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Warsaw to Sofia generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Warsaw to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Warsaw Modlin Airport
City: Warsaw
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: WMI
ICAO Code: EPMO
Coordinates: 52°27′3″N, 20°39′6″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