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Distance from Moscow to Brisbane

Straight line

14,062 km
8,738 mi · 7,593 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 5 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Brisbane?

Moscow (Russia) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 14,062 km in a straight line, that is 8,738 miles or 7,593 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 Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Moscow, Brisbane lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Russia into Australia. The halfway point is at 23.9685°, 114.8197°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Moscow from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Moscow and Brisbane is 14,062 km (8,738 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Moscow?

Brisbane is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 5 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.