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Distance from Moscow to Sosnowiec

Straight line

1,377 km
856 mi · 744 NM

By road

1,578 km
980 mi

Travel time

18 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 13 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Sosnowiec?

Moscow (Russia) and Sosnowiec (Poland) are quite far apart: 1,377 km in a straight line, that is 856 miles or 744 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Sosnowiec is 1,578 km (980 miles), about 18 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Sosnowiec lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from Russia into Poland. The halfway point is at 53.3782°, 27.7679°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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 Sosnowiec?

By road it is 1,578 km (980 miles) from Moscow to Sosnowiec; in a straight line it is 1,377 km (856 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Sosnowiec?

About 18 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sosnowiec from Moscow?

Sosnowiec is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Sosnowiec?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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.