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Distance from Moscow to Rotterdam

Straight line

2,200 km
1,367 mi · 1,188 NM

By road

2,490 km
1,547 mi

Travel time

28 h 6 min
flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Rotterdam?

Moscow (Russia) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are quite far apart: 2,200 km in a straight line, that is 1,367 miles or 1,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Rotterdam is 2,490 km (1,547 miles), about 28 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Rotterdam lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Russia into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 54.9846°, 20.2677°.

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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 2,490 km (1,547 miles) from Moscow to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 2,200 km (1,367 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Rotterdam?

About 28 h 6 min on the fastest route (2,490 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Moscow?

Rotterdam is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Rotterdam?

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.