How far is Sofia from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 1086 miles / 1747 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Sofia (SOF) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Moscow to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1085.731 miles
• 1747.314 kilometers
• 943.474 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

• 1084.553 miles
• 1745.419 kilometers
• 942.451 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 Moscow to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Sofia Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Sofia?

The time difference between Moscow and Sofia is 1 hour. Sofia is 1 hour behind Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Moscow 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 and driving directions from Moscow to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E

Destination	Sofia Airport
City:	Sofia
Country:	Bulgaria
IATA Code:	SOF
ICAO Code:	LBSF
Coordinates:	42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E