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Distance from Moscow to Varna

Straight line

1,558 km
968 mi · 841 NM

By road

2,224 km
1,382 mi

Travel time

34 h 9 min
flight ≈ 2 h 27 min

Direction

SSW 210°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Varna?

Moscow (Russia) and Varna (Bulgaria) are quite far apart: 1,558 km in a straight line, that is 968 miles or 841 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Varna is 2,224 km (1,382 miles), about 34 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Varna lies to the south-west (initial bearing 210°). The route crosses from Russia into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 49.5842°, 32.1414°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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 Varna?

By road it is 2,224 km (1,382 miles) from Moscow to Varna; in a straight line it is 1,558 km (968 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Varna?

About 34 h 9 min on the fastest route (2,224 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varna from Moscow?

Varna is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 210°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Varna?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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.