How far is Sofia from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4948 miles / 7962 kilometers / 4299 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 4947.644 miles
- 7962.461 kilometers
- 4299.385 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- 4935.298 miles
- 7942.593 kilometers
- 4288.657 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sofia generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |