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How far is Sofia from Derry?

The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1615 miles / 2598 kilometers / 1403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Derry (LDY) to Sofia (SOF) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 41 minutes.

City of Derry Airport – Sofia Airport

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1615
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2598
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1403
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Distance from Derry to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1614.531 miles
  • 2598.335 kilometers
  • 1402.989 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
  • 1610.995 miles
  • 2592.644 kilometers
  • 1399.916 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 Derry to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Derry to Sofia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Derry to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″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