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How far is Moscow from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 5910 miles / 9512 kilometers / 5136 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Vnukovo International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Moscow

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Moscow. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5910.380 miles
  • 9511.835 kilometers
  • 5135.980 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
  • 5897.400 miles
  • 9490.945 kilometers
  • 5124.700 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 Houston to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Houston to Moscow generates about 705 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 705 kilograms equals 1 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E