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How far is Frankfurt from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 1253 miles / 2016 kilometers / 1089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 1437 miles / 2312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 7 minutes.

Vnukovo International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1252.890 miles
  • 2016.332 kilometers
  • 1088.732 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
  • 1249.124 miles
  • 2010.271 kilometers
  • 1085.459 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Moscow to Frankfurt generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Frankfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
Destination Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Moscow (VKO) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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