How far is Rostov-on-Don from Riga?
The distance between Riga (Riga International Airport) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 936 miles / 1506 kilometers / 813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riga (RIX) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) is 1216 miles / 1957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 2 minutes.
Riga International Airport – Platov International Airport
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Distance from Riga to Rostov-on-Don
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riga to Rostov-on-Don. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 936.054 miles
- 1506.432 kilometers
- 813.408 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- 934.205 miles
- 1503.457 kilometers
- 811.802 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 Riga to Rostov-on-Don?
The estimated flight time from Riga International Airport to Platov International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riga and Rostov-on-Don?
The time difference between Riga and Rostov-on-Don is 1 hour. Rostov-on-Don is 1 hour ahead of Riga.
Flight carbon footprint between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Platov International Airport (ROV)
On average, flying from Riga to Rostov-on-Don generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riga to Rostov-on-Don
See the map of the shortest flight path between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Platov International Airport (ROV).
Airport information
| Origin | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |
| 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 |