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How far is Sofia from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5081 miles / 8176 kilometers / 4415 nautical miles.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5080.584 miles
  • 8176.407 kilometers
  • 4414.906 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
  • 5067.314 miles
  • 8155.052 kilometers
  • 4403.376 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 Grand Rapids to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Sofia generates about 594 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 594 kilograms equals 1 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Rapids to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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