How far is Sofia from Ponta Delgada?
The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2583 miles / 4157 kilometers / 2245 nautical miles.
João Paulo II Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2583.122 miles
- 4157.131 kilometers
- 2244.671 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- 2576.818 miles
- 4146.987 kilometers
- 2239.194 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 Ponta Delgada to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Sofia Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Sofia generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | João Paulo II Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ponta Delgada |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | PDL |
| ICAO Code: | LPPD |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |