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How far is Sofia from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5333 miles / 8583 kilometers / 4634 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5332.944 miles
  • 8582.542 kilometers
  • 4634.202 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
  • 5320.936 miles
  • 8563.216 kilometers
  • 4623.767 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 Charleston to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Charleston to Sofia generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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