How far is Moscow from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Moscow (VKO) is 1779 miles / 2863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 10 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Vnukovo 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)- 1559.110 miles
- 2509.145 kilometers
- 1354.830 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- 1554.157 miles
- 2501.173 kilometers
- 1350.525 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 Vnukovo International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Moscow?
The time difference between London and Moscow is 2 hours. Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)
On average, flying from London to Moscow generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |