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How far is Sofia from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5262 miles / 8469 kilometers / 4573 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5262.495 miles
  • 8469.164 kilometers
  • 4572.983 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
  • 5250.140 miles
  • 8449.281 kilometers
  • 4562.247 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 Charlotte to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Sofia generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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