How far is London from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to London (LHR) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.
Vnukovo International Airport – London Heathrow 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)- 1560.039 miles
- 2510.640 kilometers
- 1355.637 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- 1555.047 miles
- 2502.605 kilometers
- 1351.299 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 Vnukovo International Airport to London Heathrow 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Moscow to London generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Moscow (VKO) to London (LHR)
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |