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How far is Aktau from Rostov-on-Don?

The distance between Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 595 miles / 958 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

Platov International Airport – Aktau Airport

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Distance from Rostov-on-Don to Aktau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.306 miles
  • 958.052 kilometers
  • 517.307 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
  • 593.969 miles
  • 955.901 kilometers
  • 516.145 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 Aktau?

The estimated flight time from Platov International Airport to Aktau Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Aktau Airport (SCO)

On average, flying from Rostov-on-Don to Aktau generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E