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How far is Moscow from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Moscow (Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport) is 5243 miles / 8438 kilometers / 4556 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5243.118 miles
  • 8437.980 kilometers
  • 4556.145 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
  • 5227.112 miles
  • 8412.222 kilometers
  • 4542.237 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 Seattle to Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF)

On average, flying from Seattle to Moscow generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Moscow Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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