How far is Moscow from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Moscow (SVO) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport
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Distance from London to Moscow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Moscow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1563.224 miles
- 2515.765 kilometers
- 1358.405 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- 1558.265 miles
- 2507.785 kilometers
- 1354.096 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 London to Moscow?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Moscow?
The time difference between London and Moscow is 3 hours. Moscow is 3 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
On average, flying from London to Moscow generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Moscow
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | SVO |
| ICAO Code: | UUEE |
| Coordinates: | 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E |