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Distance from Moscow to Datong

Straight line

5,607 km
3,484 mi · 3,028 NM

By road

6,899 km
4,287 mi

Travel time

85 h 22 min
flight ≈ 7 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Datong?

Moscow (Russia) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 5,607 km in a straight line, that is 3,484 miles or 3,028 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Datong is 6,899 km (4,287 miles), about 85 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Datong lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 54.3220°, 82.2001°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 31 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 Datong?

By road it is 6,899 km (4,287 miles) from Moscow to Datong; in a straight line it is 5,607 km (3,484 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Datong?

About 85 h 22 min on the fastest route (6,899 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Moscow?

Datong is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 31 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.