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Distance from Berlin to Moscow

Straight line

1,613 km
1,002 mi · 871 NM

By road

1,830 km
1,137 mi

Travel time

21 h 28 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Moscow?

Berlin (Germany) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,613 km in a straight line, that is 1,002 miles or 871 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Moscow is 1,830 km (1,137 miles), about 21 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Moscow lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Germany into Russia. The halfway point is at 54.7466°, 25.0342°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Berlin from Moscow?

By road it is 1,830 km (1,137 miles) from Berlin to Moscow; in a straight line it is 1,613 km (1,002 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Moscow?

About 21 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,830 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Berlin?

Moscow is to the east of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.