How far is Moscow from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Moscow (VKO) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.
London Heathrow 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)- 1560.039 miles
- 2510.640 kilometers
- 1355.637 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- 1555.047 miles
- 2502.605 kilometers
- 1351.299 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 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Moscow (VKO)
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |