How far is Sofia from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 10886 miles / 17520 kilometers / 9460 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10886.450 miles
- 17520.043 kilometers
- 9460.067 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- 10886.790 miles
- 17520.590 kilometers
- 9460.362 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 Christchurch to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Sofia Airport is 21 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Sofia generates about 1 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 443 kilograms equals 3 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |