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Distance from Chemnitz to Moscow

Straight line

1,724 km
1,071 mi · 931 NM

By road

1,946 km
1,209 mi

Travel time

22 h 59 min
flight ≈ 2 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Moscow?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,724 km in a straight line, that is 1,071 miles or 931 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Moscow is 1,946 km (1,209 miles), about 22 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Germany into Russia. The halfway point is at 53.9317°, 24.5505°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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 Chemnitz from Moscow?

By road it is 1,946 km (1,209 miles) from Chemnitz to Moscow; in a straight line it is 1,724 km (1,071 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Moscow?

About 22 h 59 min on the fastest route (1,946 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Chemnitz?

Moscow is to the north-east of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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.