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How far is Kiev from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) is 449 miles / 723 kilometers / 390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Kiev (KBP) is 1056 miles / 1700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 18 minutes.

Vnukovo International Airport – Boryspil International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 449.346 miles
  • 723.152 kilometers
  • 390.471 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
  • 448.600 miles
  • 721.952 kilometers
  • 389.823 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Boryspil International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP)

On average, flying from Moscow to Kiev generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Kiev

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

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 Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E