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How far is Sofia from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 4599 miles / 7401 kilometers / 3996 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4598.955 miles
  • 7401.301 kilometers
  • 3996.383 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
  • 4586.564 miles
  • 7381.360 kilometers
  • 3985.615 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 Ottawa to Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Sofia Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Sofia generates about 532 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 532 kilograms equals 1 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Sofia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
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