How far is Riga from Rostov-on-Don?
The distance between Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 936 miles / 1506 kilometers / 813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rostov-on-Don (ROV) to Riga (RIX) is 1219 miles / 1962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 25 minutes.
Platov International Airport – Riga International Airport
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Distance from Rostov-on-Don to Riga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rostov-on-Don to Riga. 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 Rostov-on-Don to Riga?
The estimated flight time from Platov International Airport to Riga International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rostov-on-Don and Riga?
The time difference between Rostov-on-Don and Riga is 1 hour. Riga is 1 hour behind Rostov-on-Don.
Flight carbon footprint between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Riga International Airport (RIX)
On average, flying from Rostov-on-Don to Riga 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 Rostov-on-Don to Riga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Riga International Airport (RIX).
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 | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riga |
| Country: | Latvia  |
| IATA Code: | RIX |
| ICAO Code: | EVRA |
| Coordinates: | 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E |