How far is Sofia from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4746 miles / 7637 kilometers / 4124 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4745.678 miles
- 7637.429 kilometers
- 4123.882 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- 4766.067 miles
- 7670.242 kilometers
- 4141.599 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 Johannesburg to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Sofia generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |