How far is Sofia from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5498 miles / 8848 kilometers / 4778 nautical miles.

Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5497.905 miles
• 8848.020 kilometers
• 4777.549 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

• 5496.416 miles
• 8845.625 kilometers
• 4776.255 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 Kuala Lumpur to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Sofia?

The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Sofia is 6 hours. Sofia is 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City:	Kuala Lumpur
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	KUL
ICAO Code:	WMKK
Coordinates:	2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E

Destination	Sofia Airport
City:	Sofia
Country:	Bulgaria
IATA Code:	SOF
ICAO Code:	LBSF
Coordinates:	42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E