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How far is Moscow from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 4656 miles / 7494 kilometers / 4046 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from New York to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4656.297 miles
  • 7493.583 kilometers
  • 4046.211 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
  • 4643.378 miles
  • 7472.793 kilometers
  • 4034.986 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 New York to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from New York to Moscow generates about 539 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 539 kilograms equals 1 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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