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How far is Moscow from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Moscow (SVO) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from London to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1563.224 miles
  • 2515.765 kilometers
  • 1358.405 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
  • 1558.265 miles
  • 2507.785 kilometers
  • 1354.096 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 London to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from London to Moscow generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E