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How far is Sofia from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4947 miles / 7961 kilometers / 4299 nautical miles.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Bangkok to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4946.697 miles
  • 7960.937 kilometers
  • 4298.562 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
  • 4941.674 miles
  • 7952.853 kilometers
  • 4294.197 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 Bangkok to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Sofia generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangkok to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″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