Distance from SOF to Essen
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Sofia Airport (SOF) and Essen (DUS) is 1,579.90 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 2h 21min. Similar flight routes: SOF → DTM , SOF → CGN , SOF → FMO , SOF → EIN , SKP → DUS
Bearing: 308.21° (NW)The initial bearing on the course from SOF to Essen is 308.21° and the compass direction is NW.
Midpoint: 47.36876,15.89304The geographic midpoint between SOF and Essen is in 786.08 km distance between both points in a bearing of 308.21°. It is located in Austria, Styria, Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, Vorau (Österreich, Steiermark, Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, Vorau).
Distance: 1,572.16 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between SOF and Essen is 1,572.16 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between SOF and Essen is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -1hThe time difference between SOF (Europe/Sofia) and Essen (Europe/Berlin) is -1 hours. This means that it is now 15:30 (03.06.2024) in SOF and 14:30 (03.06.2024) in Essen.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between SOF and Essen, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.