How far is Sofia from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Sofia (SOF) is 1020 miles / 1641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Luqa to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 671.594 miles
• 1080.826 kilometers
• 583.600 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

• 671.280 miles
• 1080.320 kilometers
• 583.326 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 Luqa to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luqa and Sofia?

The time difference between Luqa and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Luqa.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Luqa to Sofia generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Malta International Airport
City:	Luqa
Country:	Malta
IATA Code:	MLA
ICAO Code:	LMML
Coordinates:	35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E

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