How far is Sofia from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5580 miles / 8980 kilometers / 4849 nautical miles.

Distance from Birmingham to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5579.774 miles
• 8979.775 kilometers
• 4848.691 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

• 5567.099 miles
• 8959.377 kilometers
• 4837.677 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 Birmingham to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Sofia Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Sofia?

The time difference between Birmingham and Sofia is 8 hours. Sofia is 8 hours ahead of Birmingham.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Sofia generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City:	Birmingham, AL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BHM
ICAO Code:	KBHM
Coordinates:	33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W

Destination	Sofia Airport
City:	Sofia
Country:	Bulgaria
IATA Code:	SOF
ICAO Code:	LBSF
Coordinates:	42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E