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How far is Sofia from Van?

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

Van Ferit Melen Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Van to Sofia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Van to Sofia. 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 Van to Sofia?

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

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

On average, flying from Van to Sofia 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 Van to Sofia

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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