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Distance from Sanaa to Moscow

Straight line

4,518 km
2,807 mi · 2,440 NM

By road

4,301 km
2,672 mi

Travel time

68 h 48 min
flight ≈ 6 h 9 min

Direction

N 354°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Moscow?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 4,518 km in a straight line, that is 2,807 miles or 2,440 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa to Moscow is 4,301 km (2,672 miles), about 68 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sanaa, Moscow lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). The route crosses from Yemen into Russia. The halfway point is at 35.5952°, 41.7785°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 9 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 Sanaa from Moscow?

By road it is 4,301 km (2,672 miles) from Sanaa to Moscow; in a straight line it is 4,518 km (2,807 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Moscow?

About 68 h 48 min on the fastest route (4,301 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Sanaa?

Moscow is to the north of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 354°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 9 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.