How far is Sochi from Rostov-on-Don?
The distance between Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rostov-on-Don (ROV) to Sochi (AER) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 7 minutes.
Platov International Airport – Sochi International Airport
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Distance from Rostov-on-Don to Sochi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rostov-on-Don to Sochi. 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 Rostov-on-Don to Sochi?
The estimated flight time from Platov International Airport to Sochi International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rostov-on-Don and Sochi?
There is no time difference between Rostov-on-Don and Sochi.
Flight carbon footprint between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Sochi International Airport (AER)
On average, flying from Rostov-on-Don to Sochi 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 Rostov-on-Don to Sochi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Sochi International Airport (AER).
Airport information
| Origin | Platov International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rostov-on-Don |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | ROV |
| ICAO Code: | URRP |
| Coordinates: | 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″E |
| Destination | Sochi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sochi |
| Country: | Russia |
| IATA Code: | AER |
| ICAO Code: | URSS |
| Coordinates: | 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E |