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Distance from Medan to Moscow

Straight line

7,904 km
4,911 mi · 4,268 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 23 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Moscow?

Medan (Indonesia) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 7,904 km in a straight line, that is 4,911 miles or 4,268 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medan and Moscow, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Russia. The halfway point is at 33.1259°, 77.4791°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Moscow?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Moscow is 7,904 km (4,911 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Moscow from Medan?

Moscow is to the north-west of Medan, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 23 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.