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How far is Sofia from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5143 miles / 8277 kilometers / 4469 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5142.881 miles
  • 8276.664 kilometers
  • 4469.041 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
  • 5133.832 miles
  • 8262.102 kilometers
  • 4461.178 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 Guangzhou to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Sofia generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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