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How far is Sofia from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1149.835 miles
  • 1850.481 kilometers
  • 999.180 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
  • 1147.578 miles
  • 1846.848 kilometers
  • 997.218 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 Algiers to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Algiers to Sofia generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″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