Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Sofia from Salzburg?

The distance between Salzburg (Salzburg Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salzburg (SZG) to Sofia (SOF) is 752 miles / 1210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 55 minutes.

Salzburg Airport – Sofia Airport

Distance arrow
617
Miles
Distance arrow
993
Kilometers
Distance arrow
536
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Salzburg to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 616.916 miles
  • 992.831 kilometers
  • 536.086 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
  • 615.857 miles
  • 991.125 kilometers
  • 535.165 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 Salzburg to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Salzburg Airport to Sofia Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Salzburg to Sofia generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salzburg to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Salzburg Airport
City: Salzburg
Country: Austria Flag of Austria
IATA Code: SZG
ICAO Code: LOWS
Coordinates: 47°47′35″N, 13°0′15″E
Destination Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E