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Distance from Kabul to Moscow

Straight line

3,370 km
2,094 mi · 1,820 NM

By road

4,136 km
2,570 mi

Travel time

57 h 30 min
flight ≈ 4 h 43 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Moscow?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 3,370 km in a straight line, that is 2,094 miles or 1,820 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Moscow is 4,136 km (2,570 miles), about 57 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into Russia. The halfway point is at 46.1996°, 56.4393°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 43 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 Kabul from Moscow?

By road it is 4,136 km (2,570 miles) from Kabul to Moscow; in a straight line it is 3,370 km (2,094 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Moscow?

About 57 h 30 min on the fastest route (4,136 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Kabul?

Moscow is to the north-west of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 43 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.