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How far is Rostov-on-Don from Sofia?

The distance between Sofia (Sofia Airport) and Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) is 871 miles / 1401 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sofia (SOF) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 37 minutes.

Sofia Airport – Platov International Airport

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Distance from Sofia to Rostov-on-Don

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 870.808 miles
  • 1401.430 kilometers
  • 756.712 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
  • 868.798 miles
  • 1398.194 kilometers
  • 754.964 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 Sofia to Rostov-on-Don?

The estimated flight time from Sofia Airport to Platov International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Platov International Airport (ROV)

On average, flying from Sofia to Rostov-on-Don generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sofia to Rostov-on-Don

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

Airport information

Origin Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″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