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Distance from Moscow to Sanaa

Straight line

4,518 km
2,807 mi · 2,440 NM

By road

4,341 km
2,698 mi

Travel time

69 h
flight ≈ 6 h 9 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Sanaa?

Moscow (Russia) and Sanaa (Yemen) are very far apart: 4,518 km in a straight line, that is 2,807 miles or 2,440 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Sanaa is 4,341 km (2,698 miles), about 69 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Moscow, Sanaa lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Russia into Yemen. The halfway point is at 35.5952°, 41.7785°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 9 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 Sanaa?

By road it is 4,341 km (2,698 miles) from Moscow to Sanaa; in a straight line it is 4,518 km (2,807 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Sanaa?

About 69 h on the fastest route (4,341 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sanaa from Moscow?

Sanaa is to the south of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Sanaa?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 9 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.