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Distance from Moscow to Lijiang

Straight line

5,880 km
3,653 mi · 3,175 NM

By road

7,825 km
4,862 mi

Travel time

94 h 15 min
flight ≈ 7 h 51 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Lijiang?

Moscow (Russia) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 5,880 km in a straight line, that is 3,653 miles or 3,175 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Lijiang is 7,825 km (4,862 miles), about 94 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Lijiang lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 45.5382°, 76.7543°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 51 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 7,825 km (4,862 miles) from Moscow to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 5,880 km (3,653 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Lijiang?

About 94 h 15 min on the fastest route (7,825 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Moscow?

Lijiang is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 51 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.