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How far is Sofia from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2509 miles / 4037 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

Kabul International Airport – Sofia Airport

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2509
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4037
Kilometers
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2180
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
276 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2508.736 miles
  • 4037.420 kilometers
  • 2180.032 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
  • 2503.188 miles
  • 4028.491 kilometers
  • 2175.211 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 Kabul to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Sofia Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Kabul to Sofia generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kabul to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E
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