How far is Moscow from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Moscow (Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport) is 6109 miles / 9831 kilometers / 5308 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Moscow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Moscow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6108.912 miles
- 9831.341 kilometers
- 5308.499 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- 6094.206 miles
- 9807.673 kilometers
- 5295.720 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 Los Angeles to Moscow?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Moscow?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Moscow generates about 731 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 731 kilograms equals 1 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Moscow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | OSF |
| ICAO Code: | UUMO |
| Coordinates: | 55°30′42″N, 37°30′25″E |