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How far is Sofia from Luleå?

The distance between Luleå (Luleå Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers / 1374 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luleå (LLA) to Sofia (SOF) is 2229 miles / 3588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 45 minutes.

Luleå Airport – Sofia Airport

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1581
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2544
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1374
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Distance from Luleå to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1580.903 miles
  • 2544.216 kilometers
  • 1373.767 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
  • 1579.370 miles
  • 2541.750 kilometers
  • 1372.435 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 Luleå to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Luleå Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luleå Airport (LLA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Luleå to Sofia generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luleå to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luleå Airport (LLA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Luleå Airport
City: Luleå
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: LLA
ICAO Code: ESPA
Coordinates: 65°32′37″N, 22°7′19″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