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Distance from Moscow to Cherkasy

Straight line

797 km
495 mi · 431 NM

By road

1,420 km
882 mi

Travel time

21 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h 30 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Cherkasy?

Moscow (Russia) and Cherkasy (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 797 km in a straight line, that is 495 miles or 431 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Cherkasy is 1,420 km (882 miles), about 21 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Cherkasy lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 52.6227°, 34.6381°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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 Cherkasy?

By road it is 1,420 km (882 miles) from Moscow to Cherkasy; in a straight line it is 797 km (495 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Cherkasy?

About 21 h 49 min on the fastest route (1,420 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cherkasy from Moscow?

Cherkasy is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Cherkasy?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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.