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How far is London from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (SVO) to London (LCY) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 41 minutes.

Sheremetyevo International Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Moscow to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1542.639 miles
  • 2482.636 kilometers
  • 1340.516 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
  • 1537.708 miles
  • 2474.701 kilometers
  • 1336.232 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 Moscow to London?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to London City Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Moscow to London generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to London

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E