How far is Sochi from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 848 miles / 1364 kilometers / 737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Sochi (AER) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Moscow to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 847.635 miles
• 1364.136 kilometers
• 736.574 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

• 847.403 miles
• 1363.763 kilometers
• 736.373 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 Sochi?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Sochi International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Sochi?

There is no time difference between Moscow and Sochi.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Moscow to Sochi generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Sochi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sochi International Airport (AER).

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E

Destination	Sochi International Airport
City:	Sochi
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	AER
ICAO Code:	URSS
Coordinates:	43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E