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How far is Sofia from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers / 1184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Sofia (SOF) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 2 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Sofia Airport

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1362
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2192
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1184
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Distance from Bristol to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1362.174 miles
  • 2192.206 kilometers
  • 1183.697 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
  • 1359.045 miles
  • 2187.170 kilometers
  • 1180.977 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 Bristol to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Bristol to Sofia generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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