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Distance from Reading to Moscow

Straight line

2,564 km
1,593 mi · 1,384 NM

By road

2,965 km
1,842 mi

Travel time

33 h 5 min
flight ≈ 3 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Moscow?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 2,564 km in a straight line, that is 1,593 miles or 1,384 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Moscow is 2,965 km (1,842 miles), about 33 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Russia. The halfway point is at 55.1674°, 17.3018°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 42 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 Reading from Moscow?

By road it is 2,965 km (1,842 miles) from Reading to Moscow; in a straight line it is 2,564 km (1,593 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Moscow?

About 33 h 5 min on the fastest route (2,965 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Reading?

Moscow is to the north-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 42 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.