How far is Sofia from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4577 miles / 7366 kilometers / 3978 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International 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)- 4577.262 miles
- 7366.389 kilometers
- 3977.532 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- 4565.613 miles
- 7347.642 kilometers
- 3967.409 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 Capital International Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 9 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Beijing to Sofia generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 167 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |