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Distance from Moscow to Mosul

Straight line

2,198 km
1,366 mi · 1,187 NM

By road

3,114 km
1,935 mi

Travel time

42 h 28 min
flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Mosul?

Moscow (Russia) and Mosul (Iraq) are quite far apart: 2,198 km in a straight line, that is 1,366 miles or 1,187 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Mosul is 3,114 km (1,935 miles), about 42 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Mosul lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Russia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 46.0756°, 40.8558°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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 Mosul?

By road it is 3,114 km (1,935 miles) from Moscow to Mosul; in a straight line it is 2,198 km (1,366 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Mosul?

About 42 h 28 min on the fastest route (3,114 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Moscow?

Mosul is to the south of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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.