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Distance from Samsun to Moscow

Straight line

1,612 km
1,002 mi · 870 NM

By road

2,800 km
1,740 mi

Travel time

37 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Moscow?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,612 km in a straight line, that is 1,002 miles or 870 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Moscow is 2,800 km (1,740 miles), about 37 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 74% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Moscow lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Russia. The halfway point is at 48.5177°, 36.8840°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Samsun from Moscow?

By road it is 2,800 km (1,740 miles) from Samsun to Moscow; in a straight line it is 1,612 km (1,002 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Moscow?

About 37 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Samsun?

Moscow is to the north of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.