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How far is Sofia from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2773 miles / 4463 kilometers / 2410 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2773.002 miles
  • 4462.714 kilometers
  • 2409.673 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
  • 2780.195 miles
  • 4474.291 kilometers
  • 2415.924 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 Lagos to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Sofia Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Lagos to Sofia generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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