How far is Sofia from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 984 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Sofia (SOF) is 1448 miles / 2330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 1 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Riga to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 983.556 miles
- 1582.879 kilometers
- 854.686 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- 983.294 miles
- 1582.458 kilometers
- 854.459 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 Riga to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Sofia?
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Riga to Sofia generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |