How far is Sofia from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 8636 miles / 13898 kilometers / 7504 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8635.746 miles
- 13897.886 kilometers
- 7504.258 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- 8634.923 miles
- 13896.562 kilometers
- 7503.543 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 Cairns to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Sofia Airport is 16 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Sofia?
The time difference between Cairns and Sofia is 8 hours. Sofia is 8 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Cairns to Sofia generates about 1 092 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 092 kilograms equals 2 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |