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How far is Sofia from Leknes?

The distance between Leknes (Leknes Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leknes (LKN) to Sofia (SOF) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Leknes Airport – Sofia Airport

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1798
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2893
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1562
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Distance from Leknes to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.502 miles
  • 2892.799 kilometers
  • 1561.986 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
  • 1795.251 miles
  • 2889.176 kilometers
  • 1560.030 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 Leknes to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Leknes Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leknes Airport (LKN) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Leknes to Sofia generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leknes to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leknes Airport (LKN) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″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