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How far is Sofia from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2240 miles / 3605 kilometers / 1947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akureyri (AEY) to Sofia (SOF) is 2698 miles / 4342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 43 minutes.

Akureyri Airport – Sofia Airport

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2240
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3605
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1947
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Distance from Akureyri to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2240.097 miles
  • 3605.087 kilometers
  • 1946.591 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
  • 2235.386 miles
  • 3597.506 kilometers
  • 1942.498 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 Akureyri to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Sofia Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Sofia generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akureyri to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
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