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Distance from Moscow to Samsun

Straight line

1,612 km
1,002 mi · 870 NM

By road

2,794 km
1,736 mi

Travel time

37 h 34 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

S 184°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Samsun?

Moscow (Russia) and Samsun (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,612 km in a straight line, that is 1,002 miles or 870 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Samsun is 2,794 km (1,736 miles), about 37 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 73% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Samsun lies to the south (initial bearing 184°). The route crosses from Russia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 48.5177°, 36.8840°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Samsun?

By road it is 2,794 km (1,736 miles) from Moscow to Samsun; in a straight line it is 1,612 km (1,002 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Samsun?

About 37 h 34 min on the fastest route (2,794 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samsun from Moscow?

Samsun is to the south of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 184°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Samsun?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.