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How far is Sofia from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4720 miles / 7596 kilometers / 4102 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Sofia Airport

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4102
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Distance from New York to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4720.177 miles
  • 7596.389 kilometers
  • 4101.722 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
  • 4708.077 miles
  • 7576.916 kilometers
  • 4091.207 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 New York to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from New York to Sofia generates about 548 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 548 kilograms equals 1 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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