Distance from Moscow to Addis Ababa
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How far is Moscow from Addis Ababa?
Moscow (Russia) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 5,184 km in a straight line, that is 3,221 miles or 2,799 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Moscow to Addis Ababa is 4,341 km (2,698 miles), about 69 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Moscow, Addis Ababa lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from Russia into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at 32.3898°, 38.3362°.
A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Moscow – Homyel' 568 km
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- Moscow – Chernihiv 630 km
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- Addis Ababa – Sanaa 920 km
- Addis Ababa – Khartoum 991 km
- Addis Ababa – Omdurman 1,002 km
- Addis Ababa – Mogadishu 1,066 km
- Addis Ababa – Nairobi 1,166 km
- Addis Ababa – Kampala 1,185 km
- Addis Ababa – Mecca 1,384 km
- Addis Ababa – Jeddah 1,387 km
- Addis Ababa – Medina 1,720 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Moscow from Addis Ababa?
By road it is 4,341 km (2,698 miles) from Moscow to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 5,184 km (3,221 miles).
How long is the drive from Moscow to Addis Ababa?
About 69 h on the fastest route (4,341 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Addis Ababa from Moscow?
Addis Ababa is to the south of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 178°.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Addis Ababa?
A direct flight would take about 6 h 59 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.