How far is Sofia from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 9389 miles / 15110 kilometers / 8159 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9388.641 miles
- 15109.554 kilometers
- 8158.506 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- 9392.450 miles
- 15115.683 kilometers
- 8161.816 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 Melbourne to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Sofia Airport is 18 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sofia?
The time difference between Melbourne and Sofia is 9 hours. Sofia is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Sofia generates about 1 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 207 kilograms equals 2 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |