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How far is London from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to London (LCY) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 12 minutes.

Vnukovo 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)
  • 1538.834 miles
  • 2476.514 kilometers
  • 1337.210 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
  • 1533.909 miles
  • 2468.588 kilometers
  • 1332.931 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 Vnukovo International Airport to London City Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Moscow to London generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London City Airport (LCY).

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 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