How far is Sofia from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 291.830 miles
- 469.656 kilometers
- 253.594 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- 291.193 miles
- 468.629 kilometers
- 253.040 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 Istanbul to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?
The time difference between Istanbul and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Sofia generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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 Istanbul (IST) to Sofia (SOF)
| Turkish Airlines |