How far is Sofia from Plovdiv?
The distance between Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 85 miles / 138 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Plovdiv (PDV) to Sofia (SOF) is 96 miles / 155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 42 minutes.
Plovdiv Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Plovdiv to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Plovdiv to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 85.492 miles
- 137.587 kilometers
- 74.291 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- 85.348 miles
- 137.354 kilometers
- 74.165 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 Plovdiv to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Plovdiv Airport to Sofia Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Plovdiv to Sofia generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Plovdiv to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Plovdiv Airport (PDV) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Plovdiv Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Plovdiv |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | PDV |
| ICAO Code: | LBPD |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |