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Distance from Brisbane to Moscow

Straight line

14,062 km
8,738 mi · 7,593 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 5 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Moscow?

Brisbane (Australia) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 14,062 km in a straight line, that is 8,738 miles or 7,593 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brisbane and Moscow, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brisbane, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Australia into Russia. The halfway point is at 23.9685°, 114.8197°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brisbane from Moscow?

The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Moscow is 14,062 km (8,738 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Moscow from Brisbane?

Moscow is to the north-west of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 5 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.