How far is Sofia from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Sofia Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Sofia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Sofia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1802.096 miles
- 2900.192 kilometers
- 1565.979 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- 1802.049 miles
- 2900.117 kilometers
- 1565.938 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 Riyadh to Sofia?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Sofia Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sofia?
The time difference between Riyadh and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sofia Airport (SOF)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Sofia generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Sofia
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |