Current Date And Time In Rostov, Russia
Saturday, 11 July 2026
17:40:49 MSK
Capital: Rostov-on-Don
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Area: 101,800.00 km²
State Code: ROS
Find states and regions closest to Rostov in Russia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Russia and Europe.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Russia
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Rostov from our regional database:
| Capital City | Rostov-on-Don |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 101,800 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 47.2357° N |
| Center Longitude | 39.7015° E |
| Average Elevation | 64 m (209 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 to +12:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Luhansk | 94 mi | 151 km | 81 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Donetsk | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Krasnodar Krai | 110 mi | 177 km | 96 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Adygeya Republic | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Zaporizhzhia | 217 mi | 349 km | 188 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Dnipropetrovsk | 232 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kharkiv | 248 mi | 399 km | 215 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Voronezh Oblast | 250 mi | 403 km | 217 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic | 251 mi | 405 km | 218 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Stavropol Kray | 255 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Rostov by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Rostov supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mongolia | 1,015 mi | 1,633 km | 881 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| North Korea | 1,735 mi | 2,792 km | 1,506 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Kazakhstan | 1,754 mi | 2,823 km | 1,524 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| China | 1,774 mi | 2,854 km | 1,540 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1,892 mi | 3,045 km | 1,643 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Rostov. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Rostov (You) | Russia | — | 101,800 | — |
| Luhansk | Ukraine | 2,102,921 | 26,684 | 31.54 |
| Donetsk | Ukraine | 4,059,372 | 26,517 | 54.53 |
| Krasnodar Krai | Russia | — | 75,485 | — |
| Adygeya Republic | Russia | — | 7,600 | — |
| Zaporizhzhia | Ukraine | 1,638,462 | 27,180 | 22.79 |
| Dnipropetrovsk | Ukraine | 3,096,485 | 31,914 | 36.38 |
| Kharkiv | Ukraine | 2,598,961 | 31,415 | 33.79 |
| Voronezh Oblast | Russia | — | 52,400 | — |
| Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic | Russia | — | 14,100 | — |
| Stavropol Kray | Russia | — | 66,160 | — |
How does Rostov rank within Russia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Rostov appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Sakha | 3,083,523 |
| Krasnoyarsk Krai | 2,339,700 |
| Khabarovsk | 787,633 |
| Irkutsk Oblast | 774,846 |
| Chukotka | 721,481 |
| Yamalo-Nenets | 683,976 |
| Arkhangelskaya | 587,400 |
| Khanty-Mansia | 534,500 |
| Kamchatka | 472,300 |
| Magadan Oblast | 465,464 |
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Rostov is a state or region within Russia in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rostov is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Rostov by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Russia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Rostov using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Rostov.
Knowing the distance from Rostov to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Russia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Rostov map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Rostov to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Rostov table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Rostov below the states table, or compare all Russia states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Russia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.