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Distance from Moscow to Adelaide

Straight line

13,788 km
8,568 mi · 7,445 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 44 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Adelaide?

Moscow (Russia) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 13,788 km in a straight line, that is 8,568 miles or 7,445 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 Moscow and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Moscow, Adelaide lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Russia into Australia. The halfway point is at 15.7351°, 100.8147°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Moscow from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Moscow and Adelaide is 13,788 km (8,568 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Moscow?

Adelaide is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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.