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How far is Rostov-on-Don from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 2224 miles / 3579 kilometers / 1932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) is 2109 miles / 3394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 12 minutes.

Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Platov International Airport

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2224
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3579
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1932
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Distance from Longyearbyen to Rostov-on-Don

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2223.771 miles
  • 3578.813 kilometers
  • 1932.404 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
  • 2218.550 miles
  • 3570.410 kilometers
  • 1927.867 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 Longyearbyen to Rostov-on-Don?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Platov International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Platov International Airport (ROV)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Rostov-on-Don generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Platov International Airport (ROV).

Airport information

Origin Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City: Longyearbyen
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LYR
ICAO Code: ENSB
Coordinates: 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″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