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How far is Sofia from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4935 miles / 7941 kilometers / 4288 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4934.590 miles
  • 7941.452 kilometers
  • 4288.041 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
  • 4922.290 miles
  • 7921.658 kilometers
  • 4277.353 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 Washington D.C. to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sofia generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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