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How far is Sofia from Catania?

The distance between Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 570 miles / 918 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Catania (CTA) to Sofia (SOF) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 20 minutes.

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Catania to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 570.295 miles
  • 917.800 kilometers
  • 495.573 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
  • 569.766 miles
  • 916.950 kilometers
  • 495.113 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 Catania to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Catania to Sofia generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Catania to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″E
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