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Distance from Kharkiv to Moscow

Straight line

649 km
403 mi · 350 NM

By road

1,051 km
653 mi

Travel time

15 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

N 8°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Moscow?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 649 km in a straight line, that is 403 miles or 350 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Moscow is 1,051 km (653 miles), about 15 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Moscow lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Russia. The halfway point is at 52.8685°, 36.8888°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Kharkiv from Moscow?

By road it is 1,051 km (653 miles) from Kharkiv to Moscow; in a straight line it is 649 km (403 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Moscow?

About 15 h 58 min on the fastest route (1,051 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Kharkiv?

Moscow is to the north of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 8°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.