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How far is London from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to London (LHR) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Vnukovo International Airport – London Heathrow 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)
  • 1560.039 miles
  • 2510.640 kilometers
  • 1355.637 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
  • 1555.047 miles
  • 2502.605 kilometers
  • 1351.299 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 Heathrow Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

Airlines flying from Moscow (VKO) to London (LHR)

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