How far is Lugano from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 1394 miles / 2243 kilometers / 1211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Lugano (LUG) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 31 minutes.

Distance from Moscow to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1393.898 miles
• 2243.261 kilometers
• 1211.264 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

• 1390.398 miles
• 2237.629 kilometers
• 1208.223 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Lugano Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Lugano?

The time difference between Moscow and Lugano is 1 hour. Lugano is 1 hour behind Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Moscow to Lugano generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Lugano

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

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	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E