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Distance from Ankara to Moscow

Straight line

1,795 km
1,115 mi · 969 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Moscow?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,795 km in a straight line, that is 1,115 miles or 969 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ankara, Moscow lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Russia. The halfway point is at 47.8601°, 34.8692°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Ankara from Moscow?

The straight-line distance between Ankara and Moscow is 1,795 km (1,115 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Moscow from Ankara?

Moscow is to the north of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.