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Distance from Moscow to Aachen

Straight line

2,155 km
1,339 mi · 1,164 NM

By road

2,431 km
1,510 mi

Travel time

26 h 57 min
flight ≈ 3 h 12 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Aachen?

Moscow (Russia) and Aachen (Germany) are quite far apart: 2,155 km in a straight line, that is 1,339 miles or 1,164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Aachen is 2,431 km (1,510 miles), about 26 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Aachen lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Russia into Germany. The halfway point is at 54.3080°, 20.9079°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 12 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 Moscow from Aachen?

By road it is 2,431 km (1,510 miles) from Moscow to Aachen; in a straight line it is 2,155 km (1,339 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Aachen?

About 26 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,431 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Moscow?

Aachen is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 12 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.