Distance between London (LHR) and Moscow (VKO)
Flight distance from London to Moscow (London Heathrow Airport – Vnukovo International Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 27 minutes.
Driving distance from London (LHR) to Moscow (VKO) is 1808 miles / 2910 kilometers and travel time by car is about 31 hours 29 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).
How far is Moscow from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and Moscow. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and Moscow is 2 hours. Moscow is 2 hours ahead of London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 183 kg (404 pounds).
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