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How far is London from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 4747 miles / 7639 kilometers / 4125 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – London International 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)
  • 4746.625 miles
  • 7638.953 kilometers
  • 4124.705 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
  • 4732.931 miles
  • 7616.913 kilometers
  • 4112.804 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 International Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Moscow to London generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W