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How far is Sofia from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4457 miles / 7173 kilometers / 3873 nautical miles.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4456.812 miles
  • 7172.544 kilometers
  • 3872.864 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
  • 4446.448 miles
  • 7155.865 kilometers
  • 3863.858 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 Xi'an to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Sofia Airport is 8 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Sofia generates about 514 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 514 kilograms equals 1 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xi'an to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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