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How far is Moscow from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Moscow (Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport) is 6173 miles / 9935 kilometers / 5364 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6173.188 miles
  • 9934.782 kilometers
  • 5364.353 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
  • 6158.724 miles
  • 9911.505 kilometers
  • 5351.785 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 San Diego to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF)

On average, flying from San Diego to Moscow generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: OSF
ICAO Code: UUMO
Coordinates: 55°30′42″N, 37°30′25″E