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How far is Sofia from Lübeck?

The distance between Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 962 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lübeck (LBC) to Sofia (SOF) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 11 minutes.

Lübeck Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Lübeck to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.399 miles
  • 1548.830 kilometers
  • 836.301 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
  • 961.361 miles
  • 1547.161 kilometers
  • 835.400 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 Lübeck to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Lübeck Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lübeck Airport (LBC) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Lübeck to Sofia generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lübeck to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lübeck Airport (LBC) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″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