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How far is Moscow from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 4867 miles / 7833 kilometers / 4229 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4866.943 miles
  • 7832.585 kilometers
  • 4229.257 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
  • 4853.896 miles
  • 7811.588 kilometers
  • 4217.920 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 Washington D.C. to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Moscow generates about 567 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 567 kilograms equals 1 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Moscow (SVO)

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Delta Air Lines