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How far is Sofia from Liverpool?

The distance between Liverpool (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1410 miles / 2269 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia (SOF) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 24 minutes.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport – Sofia Airport

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1410
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2269
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1225
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Distance from Liverpool to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.836 miles
  • 2268.912 kilometers
  • 1225.114 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
  • 1406.820 miles
  • 2264.058 kilometers
  • 1222.493 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 Liverpool to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Liverpool to Sofia generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liverpool to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Liverpool John Lennon Airport
City: Liverpool
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LPL
ICAO Code: EGGP
Coordinates: 53°20′0″N, 2°50′58″W
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