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Distance from Lijiang to Moscow

Straight line

5,880 km
3,653 mi · 3,175 NM

By road

7,824 km
4,862 mi

Travel time

94 h 21 min
flight ≈ 7 h 51 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Moscow?

Lijiang (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 5,880 km in a straight line, that is 3,653 miles or 3,175 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Moscow is 7,824 km (4,862 miles), about 94 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 45.5382°, 76.7543°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 51 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 Lijiang from Moscow?

By road it is 7,824 km (4,862 miles) from Lijiang to Moscow; in a straight line it is 5,880 km (3,653 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Moscow?

About 94 h 21 min on the fastest route (7,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Lijiang?

Moscow is to the north-west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 51 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.