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How far is Sofia from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5193 miles / 8357 kilometers / 4513 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5193.018 miles
  • 8357.352 kilometers
  • 4512.609 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
  • 5181.718 miles
  • 8339.167 kilometers
  • 4502.790 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 Shanghai to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sofia generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
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