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Distance from Kazan to Moscow

Straight line

721 km
448 mi · 390 NM

By road

835 km
519 mi

Travel time

11 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 24 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Kazan from Moscow?

Kazan (Russia) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 721 km in a straight line, that is 448 miles or 390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kazan to Moscow is 835 km (519 miles), about 11 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Kazan, Moscow lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). Both cities are in Russia. The halfway point is at 55.9049°, 43.3661°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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 Kazan from Moscow?

By road it is 835 km (519 miles) from Kazan to Moscow; in a straight line it is 721 km (448 miles).

How long is the drive from Kazan to Moscow?

About 11 h 57 min on the fastest route (835 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Kazan?

Moscow is to the west of Kazan, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Kazan to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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.