How far is Sofia from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5900 miles / 9495 kilometers / 5127 nautical miles.

Distance from New Orleans to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5900.129 miles
• 9495.337 kilometers
• 5127.072 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

• 5887.666 miles
• 9475.279 kilometers
• 5116.242 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 New Orleans to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sofia Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Sofia?

The time difference between New Orleans and Sofia is 8 hours. Sofia is 8 hours ahead of New Orleans.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Sofia generates about 703 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 703 kilograms equals 1 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City:	New Orleans, LA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MSY
ICAO Code:	KMSY
Coordinates:	29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W

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