How far is London from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (SVO) to London (LGW) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 36 minutes.
Sheremetyevo International Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Moscow to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to London. 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 Moscow to London?
The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and London?
The time difference between Moscow and London is 3 hours. London is 3 hours behind Moscow.
Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Moscow to London 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 Moscow to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | SVO |
| ICAO Code: | UUEE |
| Coordinates: | 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E |
| Destination | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |