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How far is Moscow from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers / 1359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Moscow (SVO) is 1826 miles / 2938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 6 minutes.

London Heathrow 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)
  • 1563.710 miles
  • 2516.547 kilometers
  • 1358.827 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
  • 1558.712 miles
  • 2508.503 kilometers
  • 1354.483 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 Heathrow Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Moscow (SVO)

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