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How far is Sofia from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 3571 miles / 5748 kilometers / 3104 nautical miles.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Sofia Airport

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3571
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5748
Kilometers
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3104
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 15 min
Time Difference
3 h 45 min
CO2 emission
403 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3571.469 miles
  • 5747.723 kilometers
  • 3103.522 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
  • 3564.895 miles
  • 5737.143 kilometers
  • 3097.809 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 Kathmandu to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Sofia Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Sofia generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 889 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kathmandu to Sofia

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

Airport information

Origin Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″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