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Distance from Moscow to Kaunas

Straight line

874 km
543 mi · 472 NM

By road

995 km
618 mi

Travel time

13 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Kaunas?

Moscow (Russia) and Kaunas (Lithuania) are quite far apart: 874 km in a straight line, that is 543 miles or 472 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Kaunas is 995 km (618 miles), about 13 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Kaunas lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Russia into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 55.5194°, 30.6888°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Kaunas?

By road it is 995 km (618 miles) from Moscow to Kaunas; in a straight line it is 874 km (543 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Kaunas?

About 13 h 11 min on the fastest route (995 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaunas from Moscow?

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

How long is the flight from Moscow to Kaunas?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.