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How far is Sofia from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 3197 miles / 5145 kilometers / 2778 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3197.092 miles
  • 5145.220 kilometers
  • 2778.197 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
  • 3188.465 miles
  • 5131.336 kilometers
  • 2770.700 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 Nuuk to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Sofia Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Sofia generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 789 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″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