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How far is Sofia from Leeds?

The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leeds (LBA) to Sofia (SOF) is 1720 miles / 2768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 19 minutes.

Leeds Bradford Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Leeds to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.514 miles
  • 2218.503 kilometers
  • 1197.896 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
  • 1375.704 miles
  • 2213.981 kilometers
  • 1195.454 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 Leeds to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Leeds to Sofia generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leeds to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Leeds Bradford Airport
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LBA
ICAO Code: EGNM
Coordinates: 53°51′57″N, 1°39′38″W
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