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How far is Sofia from Kursk?

The distance between Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 869 miles / 1398 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kursk (URS) to Sofia (SOF) is 1671 miles / 2690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 30 minutes.

Kursk Vostochny Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Kursk to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 868.652 miles
  • 1397.960 kilometers
  • 754.838 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
  • 867.516 miles
  • 1396.132 kilometers
  • 753.851 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 Kursk to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Kursk Vostochny Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Kursk to Sofia generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kursk to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′44″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