Distance from Moscow to Washington D.C.
7,821 km (4,860 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
7,821 km
Kilometers
4,860 miles
Miles
~9h 42m
Est. Flight
8h
Time Difference
Moscow
RussiaWashington D.C.
USAMoscow and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 42m by commercial jet.
Moscow is known for The Kremlin and Red Square, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Moscow is 14.2x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Moscow and Washington D.C. side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Moscow from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Moscow to Washington D.C. is 7,821 km (4,860 miles).
How long is the flight from Moscow to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 9h 42m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Moscow bigger than Washington D.C.?
Moscow is larger at 2,511 km², compared to 177 km².