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How far is Rostov-on-Don from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 8700 miles / 14002 kilometers / 7560 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Platov International Airport

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8700
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14002
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7560
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Flight time duration
16 h 58 min
CO2 emission
1 102 kg

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Distance from Melbourne to Rostov-on-Don

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8700.158 miles
  • 14001.546 kilometers
  • 7560.230 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
  • 8707.938 miles
  • 14014.067 kilometers
  • 7566.991 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 Melbourne to Rostov-on-Don?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Platov International Airport is 16 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Platov International Airport (ROV)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Rostov-on-Don generates about 1 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 102 kilograms equals 2 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Rostov-on-Don

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

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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