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How far is Moscow from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) is 5235 miles / 8426 kilometers / 4549 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Vnukovo 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)
  • 5235.426 miles
  • 8425.602 kilometers
  • 4549.461 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
  • 5219.434 miles
  • 8399.865 kilometers
  • 4535.564 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 Vnukovo International Airport is 10 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

On average, flying from Seattle to Moscow generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 355 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO).

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 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