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How far is Sofia from Linz?

The distance between Linz (Linz Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Linz (LNZ) to Sofia (SOF) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.

Linz Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Linz to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.428 miles
  • 946.983 kilometers
  • 511.330 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
  • 587.593 miles
  • 945.639 kilometers
  • 510.604 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 Linz to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Linz Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Linz to Sofia generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Linz to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Linz Airport
City: Linz
Country: Austria Flag of Austria
IATA Code: LNZ
ICAO Code: LOWL
Coordinates: 48°13′59″N, 14°11′15″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