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Distance from Vitebsk to Moscow

Straight line

473 km
294 mi · 255 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Vitebsk from Moscow?

Vitebsk (Belarus) and Moscow (Russia) are a medium distance apart: 473 km in a straight line, that is 294 miles or 255 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Vitebsk, Moscow lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Belarus into Russia. The halfway point is at 55.5273°, 33.8838°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Vitebsk from Moscow?

The straight-line distance between Vitebsk and Moscow is 473 km (294 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Moscow from Vitebsk?

Moscow is to the east of Vitebsk, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Vitebsk to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.