How far is London from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to London (LGW) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 7 minutes.
Vnukovo International Airport – London Gatwick 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)- 1559.110 miles
- 2509.145 kilometers
- 1354.830 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- 1554.157 miles
- 2501.173 kilometers
- 1350.525 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 Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and London?
The time difference between Moscow and London is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Moscow.
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Moscow to London generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |