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Distance from Addis Ababa to Moscow

Straight line

5,184 km
3,221 mi · 2,799 NM

By road

4,301 km
2,672 mi

Travel time

68 h 48 min
flight ≈ 6 h 59 min

Direction

N 359°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Moscow?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,184 km in a straight line, that is 3,221 miles or 2,799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Moscow is 4,301 km (2,672 miles), about 68 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Addis Ababa, Moscow lies to the north (initial bearing 359°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Russia. The halfway point is at 32.3898°, 38.3362°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Moscow?

By road it is 4,301 km (2,672 miles) from Addis Ababa to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,184 km (3,221 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Moscow?

About 68 h 48 min on the fastest route (4,301 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Addis Ababa?

Moscow is to the north of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 359°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.