How far is London from Sofia?
The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to London (LHR) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 8 minutes.
Sofia Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Sofia to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sofia to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1270.943 miles
- 2045.384 kilometers
- 1104.419 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- 1268.151 miles
- 2040.891 kilometers
- 1101.993 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sofia and London?
The time difference between Sofia and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Sofia.
Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Sofia to London generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Sofia (SOF) to London (LHR)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Bulgaria Air |