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How far is Sofia from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5117 miles / 8235 kilometers / 4446 nautical miles.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5116.860 miles
  • 8234.787 kilometers
  • 4446.430 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
  • 5103.947 miles
  • 8214.006 kilometers
  • 4435.209 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 Columbus to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Columbus to Sofia generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

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Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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