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Distance from Moscow to Essen

Straight line

2,063 km
1,282 mi · 1,114 NM

By road

2,327 km
1,446 mi

Travel time

25 h 55 min
flight ≈ 3 h 5 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Essen?

Moscow (Russia) and Essen (Germany) are quite far apart: 2,063 km in a straight line, that is 1,282 miles or 1,114 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Essen is 2,327 km (1,446 miles), about 25 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Essen lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Russia into Germany. The halfway point is at 54.5840°, 21.5164°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 5 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 Essen?

By road it is 2,327 km (1,446 miles) from Moscow to Essen; in a straight line it is 2,063 km (1,282 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Essen?

About 25 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,327 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Moscow?

Essen is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.