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How far is Sofia from Bilbao?

The distance between Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1329 miles / 2139 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bilbao (BIO) to Sofia (SOF) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 15 minutes.

Bilbao Airport – Sofia Airport

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1329
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2139
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1155
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Distance from Bilbao to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1328.811 miles
  • 2138.514 kilometers
  • 1154.705 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
  • 1325.263 miles
  • 2132.804 kilometers
  • 1151.622 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 Bilbao to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Bilbao Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Bilbao to Sofia generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bilbao to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″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