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Distance from Saitama to Moscow

Straight line

7,476 km
4,645 mi · 4,037 NM

By road

8,800 km
5,468 mi

Travel time

118 h 51 min
flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Saitama from Moscow?

Saitama (Japan) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 7,476 km in a straight line, that is 4,645 miles or 4,037 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Saitama to Moscow is 8,800 km (5,468 miles), about 118 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Saitama, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Japan into Russia. The halfway point is at 57.9526°, 101.1816°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Saitama from Moscow?

By road it is 8,800 km (5,468 miles) from Saitama to Moscow; in a straight line it is 7,476 km (4,645 miles).

How long is the drive from Saitama to Moscow?

About 118 h 51 min on the fastest route (8,800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Saitama?

Moscow is to the north-west of Saitama, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Saitama to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.