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How far is Van from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 1085 miles / 1746 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

Sofia Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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1746
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Distance from Sofia to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1084.946 miles
  • 1746.052 kilometers
  • 942.793 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
  • 1082.503 miles
  • 1742.120 kilometers
  • 940.670 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Sofia to Van generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sofia to Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E