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How far is Rostov-on-Don from Sochi?

The distance between Sochi (Sochi International Airport) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sochi (AER) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 10 minutes.

Sochi International Airport – Platov International Airport

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279
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449
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Distance from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 279.281 miles
  • 449.460 kilometers
  • 242.689 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
  • 279.417 miles
  • 449.678 kilometers
  • 242.807 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 Sochi to Rostov-on-Don?

The estimated flight time from Sochi International Airport to Platov International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sochi and Rostov-on-Don?

There is no time difference between Sochi and Rostov-on-Don.

Flight carbon footprint between Sochi International Airport (AER) and Platov International Airport (ROV)

On average, flying from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sochi to Rostov-on-Don

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sochi International Airport (AER) and Platov International Airport (ROV).

Airport information

Origin Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E
Destination Platov International Airport
City: Rostov-on-Don
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ROV
ICAO Code: URRP
Coordinates: 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″E