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Distance from Boston to Moscow

7,219 km (4,486 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

7,219 km

Kilometers

4,486 miles

Miles

~8h 60m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Boston

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Moscow

Russia
Area: 2,511 km²
Population: 12.54M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 156m

Boston and Moscow sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 8h 60m by commercial jet.

Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Moscow is famous for The Kremlin and Red Square.

In terms of city area, Moscow is 10.8x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Boston from Moscow?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Moscow is 7,219 km (4,486 miles).

How long is the flight from Boston to Moscow?

A direct flight would take approximately 8h 60m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Boston bigger than Moscow?

Moscow is larger at 2,511 km², compared to 232 km².

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