Distance from Moscow to Major Cities?
About Moscow: Location & Geography
Moscow
Russia · Europe
The Third RomeWhite-Stone MoscowCapital of Russia
Population 10,381,222
Coordinates 55.7520°N,
37.6178°E
Timezone Europe/Moscow
UTC+3
UTC+3
Elevation 156 m (512 ft)
Country Russia
Continent Europe
Main Airports SVO · DME · VKO
Distance from Moscow to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Moscow →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 2,500 km | 1,553 mi | W | |
 Paris | 2,487 km | 1,545 mi | W | |
 Dubai | 3,701 km | 2,300 mi | SE | |
 Shanghai | 6,817 km | 4,236 mi | E | |
 Tokyo | 7,478 km | 4,647 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 7,510 km | 4,666 mi | NW | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Istanbul | 1,756 km | 1,091 mi | SW | |
| Saint Petersburg | 635 km | 395 mi | NW | |
| Ankara | 1,795 km | 1,115 mi | S | |
 Berlin | 1,608 km | 999 mi | W | |
 Madrid | 3,440 km | 2,138 mi | W | |
| Bursa | 1,840 km | 1,143 mi | SW | |
Closest Cities Near Moscow by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 50 km
| Khimki | 20 km | NW |
| Severnyy | 21 km | N |
| Mytishchi | 19 km | N |
| Lyubertsy | 19 km | SE |
| Biryulëvo | 19 km | S |
Within 100 km
| Elektrostal’ | 53 km | E |
| Noginsk | 53 km | E |
| Sergiyev Posad | 70 km | NE |
| Orekhovo-Zuyevo | 86 km | E |
| Serpukhov | 93 km | S |
Within 250 km
| Ryazan’ | 182 km | SE |
| Tula | 173 km | S |
| Tver | 162 km | NW |
| Kaluga | 161 km | SW |
| Vladimir | 178 km | E |
| Kolomna | 106 km | SE |
| Yaroslavl | 250 km | NE |
| Ivanovo | 249 km | NE |
| Dubna | 113 km | N |
| Novomoskovsk | 198 km | S |
Within 30 miles
| Khimki | 13 mi | NW |
| Severnyy | 13 mi | N |
| Mytishchi | 12 mi | N |
| Lyubertsy | 12 mi | SE |
| Biryulëvo | 12 mi | S |
Within 60 miles
| Elektrostal’ | 33 mi | E |
| Noginsk | 33 mi | E |
| Sergiyev Posad | 44 mi | NE |
| Orekhovo-Zuyevo | 54 mi | E |
| Serpukhov | 58 mi | S |
Within 150 miles
| Ryazan’ | 113 mi | SE |
| Tula | 108 mi | S |
| Tver | 101 mi | NW |
| Kaluga | 100 mi | SW |
| Vladimir | 111 mi | E |
| Kolomna | 66 mi | SE |
| Yegor’yevsk | 61 mi | SE |
| Aleksandrov | 61 mi | NE |
| Stupino | 62 mi | S |
| Dubna | 70 mi | N |
Average Flight Times from Moscow
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~3h 47min | 2,500 km | W |
| Paris | ~3h 46min | 2,487 km | W |
| Dubai | ~5h 7min | 3,701 km | SE |
| Shanghai | ~8h 34min | 6,817 km | E |
| Tokyo | ~9h 19min | 7,478 km | NE |
| New York City | ~9h 21min | 7,510 km | NW |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Moscow Location & Key Facts
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, positioned on the Moskva River in western Russia. It is the country's political, economic, and cultural center and one of Europe's largest metropolitan areas. The city is known for the Kremlin, Red Square, monumental architecture, deep transport infrastructure, and its central role in Russian state power and national identity.
- ✓Home to the Kremlin and Red Square, among the most important political and symbolic sites in Russia
- ✓One of Europe's largest urban economies, with major strengths in finance, energy administration, defense, and advanced services
- ✓Its metro system is among the world's most extensive and famous, noted for both scale and station architecture
- ✓A major center of Russian culture, science, higher education, ballet, literature, and media
- ✓Moscow's geography and transport links make it the principal organizing hub for the vast Russian national territory
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Moscow from the North Pole?
Moscow is approximately 3,808 km (2,366 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Moscow at 34.2° from the polar region.
How far is Moscow from the South Pole?
The distance from Moscow to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 16,207 km (10,071 miles).
How far is Moscow from the equator?
Moscow lies at 55.7520° north latitude, approximately 6,206 km (3,856 miles) from the equator.
How far is Moscow from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Moscow to Rome, Italy is approximately 2,375 km (1,476 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Moscow to Istanbul is approximately 2h 57min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Moscow?
There are 216 cities within 200 km of Moscow in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Ryazan’, Tula, Tver.