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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 5098 miles / 8204 kilometers / 4430 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5097.673 miles
  • 8203.909 kilometers
  • 4429.757 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
  • 5084.861 miles
  • 8183.290 kilometers
  • 4418.623 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 10 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Moscow to Raleigh generates about 597 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 597 kilograms equals 1 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W