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Distance from Vilnius to Moscow

Straight line

793 km
493 mi · 428 NM

By road

902 km
560 mi

Travel time

12 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Vilnius from Moscow?

Vilnius (Lithuania) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 793 km in a straight line, that is 493 miles or 428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vilnius to Moscow is 902 km (560 miles), about 12 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Vilnius, Moscow lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from Lithuania into Russia. The halfway point is at 55.3763°, 31.3650°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Vilnius from Moscow?

By road it is 902 km (560 miles) from Vilnius to Moscow; in a straight line it is 793 km (493 miles).

How long is the drive from Vilnius to Moscow?

About 12 h 22 min on the fastest route (902 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Vilnius?

Moscow is to the east of Vilnius, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Vilnius to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.