How far is Sofia from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 3144 miles / 5060 kilometers / 2732 nautical miles.

Distance from Nairobi to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3144.176 miles
• 5060.061 kilometers
• 2732.214 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

• 3155.462 miles
• 5078.224 kilometers
• 2742.022 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 Nairobi to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sofia Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Sofia?

The time difference between Nairobi and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour behind Nairobi.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Sofia generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nairobi to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	NBO
ICAO Code:	HKJK
Coordinates:	1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

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