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How far is Sofia from Nantes?

The distance between Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1260 miles / 2027 kilometers / 1095 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nantes (NTE) to Sofia (SOF) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.

Nantes Atlantique Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Nantes to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1259.542 miles
  • 2027.036 kilometers
  • 1094.512 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
  • 1256.288 miles
  • 2021.799 kilometers
  • 1091.684 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 Nantes to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Nantes to Sofia generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantes to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W
Destination Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E