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How far is Sofia from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5882 miles / 9466 kilometers / 5111 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5881.824 miles
  • 9465.878 kilometers
  • 5111.165 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
  • 5866.113 miles
  • 9440.593 kilometers
  • 5097.513 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 Seattle to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sofia Airport is 11 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Seattle to Sofia generates about 701 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 701 kilograms equals 1 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
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