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Distance from Ürümqi to Moscow

Straight line

3,742 km
2,325 mi · 2,020 NM

By road

4,419 km
2,746 mi

Travel time

57 h 29 min
flight ≈ 5 h 11 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Moscow?

Ürümqi (China) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 3,742 km in a straight line, that is 2,325 miles or 2,020 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ürümqi to Moscow is 4,419 km (2,746 miles), about 57 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Russia. The halfway point is at 52.4813°, 65.9098°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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 Ürümqi from Moscow?

By road it is 4,419 km (2,746 miles) from Ürümqi to Moscow; in a straight line it is 3,742 km (2,325 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Moscow?

About 57 h 29 min on the fastest route (4,419 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Ürümqi?

Moscow is to the north-west of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 11 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.