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How far is Sofia from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4005 miles / 6445 kilometers / 3480 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4004.949 miles
  • 6445.340 kilometers
  • 3480.205 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
  • 4022.100 miles
  • 6472.943 kilometers
  • 3495.109 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 Lusaka to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Sofia Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Sofia?

There is no time difference between Lusaka and Sofia.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Sofia generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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