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How far is Banja Luka from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Banja Luka (Banja Luka International Airport) is 343 miles / 551 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Banja Luka (BNX) is 437 miles / 704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 53 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Banja Luka International Airport

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Distance from Sofia to Banja Luka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 342.548 miles
  • 551.277 kilometers
  • 297.666 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
  • 341.861 miles
  • 550.172 kilometers
  • 297.069 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 Banja Luka?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Banja Luka International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Banja Luka International Airport (BNX)

On average, flying from Sofia to Banja Luka generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Banja Luka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Banja Luka International Airport (BNX).

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 Banja Luka International Airport
City: Banja Luka
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IATA Code: BNX
ICAO Code: LQBK
Coordinates: 44°56′29″N, 17°17′51″E