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Distance from Los Angeles to Moscow

9,769 km (6,070 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,769 km

Kilometers

6,070 miles

Miles

~11h 60m

Est. Flight

11h

Time Difference

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Moscow

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

Los Angeles and Moscow sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 60m by commercial jet.

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Moscow is famous for The Kremlin and Red Square.

In terms of city area, Moscow is 1.9x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Moscow?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Moscow is 9,769 km (6,070 miles).

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Moscow?

A direct flight would take approximately 11h 60m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Los Angeles bigger than Moscow?

Moscow is larger at 2,511 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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