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How far is Bilbao from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 1329 miles / 2139 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Bilbao (BIO) is 1692 miles / 2723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 17 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Bilbao Airport

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1329
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2139
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1155
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Distance from Sofia to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1328.811 miles
  • 2138.514 kilometers
  • 1154.705 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
  • 1325.263 miles
  • 2132.804 kilometers
  • 1151.622 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 Sofia to Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Bilbao Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Sofia to Bilbao generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sofia to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Airport information

Origin Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E
Destination Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W