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Distance from Cherkasy to Moscow

Straight line

797 km
495 mi · 431 NM

By road

1,422 km
884 mi

Travel time

21 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 30 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Cherkasy from Moscow?

Cherkasy (Ukraine) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 797 km in a straight line, that is 495 miles or 431 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cherkasy to Moscow is 1,422 km (884 miles), about 21 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Cherkasy, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Russia. The halfway point is at 52.6227°, 34.6381°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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 Cherkasy from Moscow?

By road it is 1,422 km (884 miles) from Cherkasy to Moscow; in a straight line it is 797 km (495 miles).

How long is the drive from Cherkasy to Moscow?

About 21 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Cherkasy?

Moscow is to the north-east of Cherkasy, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Cherkasy to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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.