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How far is Sofia from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 3254 miles / 5237 kilometers / 2828 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Sal to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3253.986 miles
  • 5236.783 kilometers
  • 2827.637 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
  • 3252.588 miles
  • 5234.533 kilometers
  • 2826.422 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 Sal to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Sofia Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Sal to Sofia generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 804 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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