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Distance from Kathmandu to Moscow

Straight line

4,896 km
3,042 mi · 2,643 NM

By road

6,325 km
3,930 mi

Travel time

85 h 21 min
flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Moscow?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 4,896 km in a straight line, that is 3,042 miles or 2,643 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Moscow is 6,325 km (3,930 miles), about 85 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Nepal into Russia. The halfway point is at 44.1393°, 67.0934°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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 Kathmandu from Moscow?

By road it is 6,325 km (3,930 miles) from Kathmandu to Moscow; in a straight line it is 4,896 km (3,042 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Moscow?

About 85 h 21 min on the fastest route (6,325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Kathmandu?

Moscow is to the north-west of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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.