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Distance from Moscow to Messina

Straight line

2,552 km
1,586 mi · 1,378 NM

By road

3,715 km
2,309 mi

Travel time

41 h 57 min
flight ≈ 3 h 41 min

Direction

SW 229°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Messina?

Moscow (Russia) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 2,552 km in a straight line, that is 1,586 miles or 1,378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Messina is 3,715 km (2,309 miles), about 41 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Messina lies to the south-west (initial bearing 229°). The route crosses from Russia into Italy. The halfway point is at 47.4909°, 24.7366°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Messina?

By road it is 3,715 km (2,309 miles) from Moscow to Messina; in a straight line it is 2,552 km (1,586 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Messina?

About 41 h 57 min on the fastest route (3,715 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Moscow?

Messina is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 229°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.