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Distance from Datong to Moscow

Straight line

5,607 km
3,484 mi · 3,028 NM

By road

6,892 km
4,282 mi

Travel time

85 h 14 min
flight ≈ 7 h 31 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Moscow?

Datong (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,607 km in a straight line, that is 3,484 miles or 3,028 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Moscow is 6,892 km (4,282 miles), about 85 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Datong, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 54.3220°, 82.2001°.

A direct flight would take about 7 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 Datong from Moscow?

By road it is 6,892 km (4,282 miles) from Datong to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,607 km (3,484 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Moscow?

About 85 h 14 min on the fastest route (6,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Datong?

Moscow is to the north-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.