How far is Rostov-on-Don from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers / 1613 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 46 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Platov International Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Rostov-on-Don
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Rostov-on-Don. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1855.835 miles
- 2986.677 kilometers
- 1612.676 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- 1850.696 miles
- 2978.406 kilometers
- 1608.211 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 Shetland to Rostov-on-Don?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Platov International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Rostov-on-Don?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Platov International Airport (ROV)
On average, flying from Shetland to Rostov-on-Don generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Rostov-on-Don
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Platov International Airport (ROV).
Airport information
| Origin | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
| Destination | Platov International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rostov-on-Don |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | ROV |
| ICAO Code: | URRP |
| Coordinates: | 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″E |