Distance from Chicago to Moscow

The distance between Chicago, United States and Moscow, Russia is 8,026 kilometers (4,987 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Moscow, Russia

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Moscow is situated in the western part of Russia, with the vast Atlantic Ocean and European continent lying between them. The straight-line distance between them is 8,026 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Chicago at 180 meters above sea level and Moscow at 144 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Chicago to Moscow crosses the Atlantic Ocean, passing over Europe, with notable landmarks like the Great Lakes and the Volga River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourism in Moscow, avoiding peak summer crowds and harsh winter conditions.

Climate

Moscow experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Chicago, with significant snowfall in winter months.

Accessibility

Moscow offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, though Chicago's infrastructure is more developed for accessibility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 12-14 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Moscow, Russia

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Coordinates: 55.7522° N 37.6156° E

Elevation: 144 m (472 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
  • Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF)
  • Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)
  • Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL)
  • Bykovo Airport (BKA)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Moscow

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Moscow to Saint Petersburg 636 km
From Moscow to Yekaterinburg 1,422 km
From Moscow to Kazan 721 km
From Moscow to Chelyabinsk 1,501 km
From Moscow to Omsk 2,243 km

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Accra, Ghana Boston, United States 8,026 km
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Vancouver, Canada Vigo, Spain 8,024 km
Houston, United States Sevilla, Spain 8,024 km
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Buenos Aires, Argentina Saltillo, Mexico 8,024 km
Medellín, Colombia Madrid, Spain 8,028 km
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Cartagena, Colombia Leeds, United Kingdom 8,028 km
Shanghai, China Melbourne, Australia 8,024 km
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Valencia, Spain Goiânia, Brazil 8,023 km

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