How far is Sofia from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Sofia (SOF) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Shetland to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1580.544 miles
• 2543.639 kilometers
• 1373.455 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

• 1577.943 miles
• 2539.453 kilometers
• 1371.195 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 Shetland to Sofia?

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

What is the time difference between Shetland and Sofia?

The time difference between Shetland and Sofia is 2 hours. Sofia is 2 hours ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Shetland 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 Shetland to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Sumburgh Airport
City:	Shetland
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LSI
ICAO Code:	EGPB
Coordinates:	59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W

Destination	Sofia Airport
City:	Sofia
Country:	Bulgaria
IATA Code:	SOF
ICAO Code:	LBSF
Coordinates:	42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E