How far is Sofia from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5142 miles / 8275 kilometers / 4468 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5141.840 miles
• 8274.989 kilometers
• 4468.137 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

• 5129.617 miles
• 8255.318 kilometers
• 4457.515 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 Raleigh to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Sofia?

The time difference between Raleigh and Sofia is 7 hours. Sofia is 7 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Sofia generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Sofia Airport
City:	Sofia
Country:	Bulgaria
IATA Code:	SOF
ICAO Code:	LBSF
Coordinates:	42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E