How far is Sofia from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 870 miles / 1401 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF) is 1050 miles / 1690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.
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Distance from Frankfurt to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 870.259 miles
- 1400.546 kilometers
- 756.235 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- 868.708 miles
- 1398.050 kilometers
- 754.886 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 Frankfurt to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Sofia?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Sofia generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |
Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia (SOF)
| Bulgaria Air |
| Lufthansa |