How far is Sofia from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4053 miles / 6523 kilometers / 3522 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Malé to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4052.923 miles
- 6522.548 kilometers
- 3521.894 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- 4055.553 miles
- 6526.780 kilometers
- 3524.179 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 Malé to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Sofia Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Sofia?
The time difference between Malé and Sofia is 3 hours. Sofia is 3 hours behind Malé.
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Malé to Sofia generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 021 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Velana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Malé |
| Country: | Maldives  |
| IATA Code: | MLE |
| ICAO Code: | VRMM |
| Coordinates: | 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |