How far is Riyadh from Sofia?
The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.
Sofia Airport – King Khalid International Airport
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Distance from Sofia to Riyadh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sofia to Riyadh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1802.096 miles
- 2900.192 kilometers
- 1565.979 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- 1802.049 miles
- 2900.117 kilometers
- 1565.938 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 Riyadh?
The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to King Khalid International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Riyadh?
The time difference between Sofia and Riyadh is 1 hour. Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Sofia.
Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
On average, flying from Sofia to Riyadh generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sofia to Riyadh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
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 | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |