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How far is Sofia from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4384 miles / 7056 kilometers / 3810 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4384.282 miles
  • 7055.817 kilometers
  • 3809.837 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
  • 4374.954 miles
  • 7040.805 kilometers
  • 3801.731 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 Chengdu to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sofia Airport is 8 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Sofia generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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