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How far is Kiev from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Kiev (Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)) is 457 miles / 736 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Kiev (IEV) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 44 minutes.

Vnukovo International Airport – Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)

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Distance from Moscow to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 457.326 miles
  • 735.995 kilometers
  • 397.406 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
  • 456.526 miles
  • 734.707 kilometers
  • 396.710 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV)

On average, flying from Moscow to Kiev generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 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 Kiev

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV).

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 Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: IEV
ICAO Code: UKKK
Coordinates: 50°24′6″N, 30°26′58″E