How far is Moscow from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 4880 miles / 7853 kilometers / 4241 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Vnukovo 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)- 4879.930 miles
- 7853.486 kilometers
- 4240.543 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- 4866.860 miles
- 7832.452 kilometers
- 4229.186 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 Vnukovo International Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Moscow?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Moscow generates about 568 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 568 kilograms equals 1 253 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |