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Distance from Moscow to Kiel

Straight line

1,753 km
1,089 mi · 946 NM

By road

2,176 km
1,352 mi

Travel time

24 h 41 min
flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Kiel?

Moscow (Russia) and Kiel (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,753 km in a straight line, that is 1,089 miles or 946 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Kiel is 2,176 km (1,352 miles), about 24 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Kiel lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Russia into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.8138°, 23.6250°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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 Kiel?

By road it is 2,176 km (1,352 miles) from Moscow to Kiel; in a straight line it is 1,753 km (1,089 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Kiel?

About 24 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,176 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Moscow?

Kiel is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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.