How far is Istanbul from Sofia?
The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
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Distance from Sofia to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sofia to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 291.830 miles
- 469.656 kilometers
- 253.594 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- 291.193 miles
- 468.629 kilometers
- 253.040 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Istanbul?
The time difference between Sofia and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Sofia.
Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Sofia to Istanbul generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sofia to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Sofia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sofia |
| Country: | Bulgaria  |
| IATA Code: | SOF |
| ICAO Code: | LBSF |
| Coordinates: | 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Sofia (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)
| Turkish Airlines |