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Distance from Zürich to Moscow

Straight line

2,200 km
1,367 mi · 1,188 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Moscow?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 2,200 km in a straight line, that is 1,367 miles or 1,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zürich, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Russia. The halfway point is at 52.4553°, 21.7113°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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 Zürich from Moscow?

The straight-line distance between Zürich and Moscow is 2,200 km (1,367 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Moscow from Zürich?

Moscow is to the north-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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.