How far is Sofia from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 5170 miles / 8320 kilometers / 4492 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5169.605 miles
• 8319.673 kilometers
• 4492.264 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

• 5158.344 miles
• 8301.550 kilometers
• 4482.478 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 Shanghai to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sofia Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sofia?

The time difference between Shanghai and Sofia is 6 hours. Sofia is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sofia generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

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