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How far is Lydd from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 1202 miles / 1934 kilometers / 1044 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Lydd (LYX) is 1470 miles / 2366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 55 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Lydd Airport

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1202
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1934
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1044
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Distance from Sofia to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1201.766 miles
  • 1934.054 kilometers
  • 1044.306 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
  • 1199.143 miles
  • 1929.834 kilometers
  • 1042.027 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Lydd Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Sofia to Lydd generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 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 Lydd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Lydd Airport (LYX).

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E