How far is Sofia from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from London to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1270.943 miles
- 2045.384 kilometers
- 1104.419 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- 1268.151 miles
- 2040.891 kilometers
- 1101.993 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 London to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Sofia?
The time difference between London and Sofia is 2 hours. Sofia is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from London to Sofia generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Bulgaria Air |