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How far is Pyongyang from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 4000 miles / 6437 kilometers / 3475 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3999.514 miles
  • 6436.593 kilometers
  • 3475.482 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
  • 3988.949 miles
  • 6419.591 kilometers
  • 3466.302 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Moscow to Pyongyang generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 006 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Pyongyang

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E