How far is Sofia from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 329 miles / 529 kilometers / 286 nautical miles.

Distance from Istanbul to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 328.798 miles
• 529.150 kilometers
• 285.718 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

• 328.118 miles
• 528.054 kilometers
• 285.126 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 Istanbul to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sofia?

The time difference between Istanbul and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Sofia generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 162 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	SAW
ICAO Code:	LTFJ
Coordinates:	40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E

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