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How far is Moscow from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 449 miles / 723 kilometers / 390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiev (KBP) to Moscow (VKO) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.

Boryspil International Airport – Vnukovo International Airport

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Distance from Kiev to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 449.346 miles
  • 723.152 kilometers
  • 390.471 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
  • 448.600 miles
  • 721.952 kilometers
  • 389.823 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 Kiev to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Boryspil International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Kiev to Moscow generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiev to Moscow

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

Airport information

Origin Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E
Destination 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