How far is Sofia from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4581 miles / 7373 kilometers / 3981 nautical miles.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4581.099 miles
- 7372.564 kilometers
- 3980.866 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- 4569.486 miles
- 7353.875 kilometers
- 3970.775 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 Beijing to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Sofia?
The time difference between Beijing and Sofia is 6 hours. Sofia is 6 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Beijing to Sofia generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |