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Distance from Moscow to Algiers

Straight line

3,342 km
2,077 mi · 1,805 NM

By road

4,254 km
2,643 mi

Travel time

47 h 19 min
flight ≈ 4 h 41 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Algiers?

Moscow (Russia) and Algiers (Algeria) are very far apart: 3,342 km in a straight line, that is 2,077 miles or 1,805 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Algiers is 4,254 km (2,643 miles), about 47 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Algiers lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from Russia into Algeria. The halfway point is at 47.5177°, 17.2394°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 41 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 Algiers?

By road it is 4,254 km (2,643 miles) from Moscow to Algiers; in a straight line it is 3,342 km (2,077 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Algiers?

About 47 h 19 min on the fastest route (4,254 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Moscow?

Algiers is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 41 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.