How far is Sofia from Kiel?
The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1007 miles / 1621 kilometers / 875 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Sofia (SOF) is 1264 miles / 2035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 50 minutes.
Kiel Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Kiel to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiel to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1007.479 miles
- 1621.380 kilometers
- 875.475 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- 1006.374 miles
- 1619.602 kilometers
- 874.515 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 Kiel to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kiel and Sofia?
The time difference between Kiel and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Kiel.
Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Kiel to Sofia generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiel to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Kiel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiel |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | KEL |
| ICAO Code: | EDHK |
| Coordinates: | 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |