Distance from Houston to Moscow

The distance between Houston, United States and Moscow, Russia is 9,535 kilometers (5,925 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Moscow, Russia

Houston is located in the southern United States while Moscow is situated in western Russia, both cities are separated by the Atlantic Ocean and a vast expanse of European and Russian territories. The straight-line distance between them is 9,535 kilometers, heading northeast.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Moscow is at 144 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Moscow crosses the Atlantic Ocean, passing over Europe with notable landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Kremlin.

Best time to travel

Travel from Houston to Moscow is best in late spring or early autumn, avoiding peak tourist seasons and enjoying mild weather in Moscow.

Climate

Moscow has colder winters and milder summers compared to Houston, which experiences hot and humid summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

Moscow offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, differing from Houston's reliance on cars and less extensive public transit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
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 Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Houston and Moscow.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Barcelona, Spain Fresno, United States 9,535 km
Saint Petersburg, Russia Mérida, Mexico 9,535 km
Dublin, Ireland Chiclayo, Peru 9,535 km
Santiago, Chile San Francisco, United States 9,535 km
Winnipeg, Canada Guarulhos, Brazil 9,534 km
Gibraltar, Gibraltar Bakersfield, United States 9,536 km
Istanbul, Turkey New South Memphis, United States 9,533 km
Winnipeg, Canada São Paulo, Brazil 9,537 km
Moscow, Russia Fresno, United States 9,533 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Mexicali, Mexico 9,537 km
Beijing, China Oakland, United States 9,532 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Mesa, United States 9,532 km
Trujillo, Peru Benin City, Nigeria 9,532 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Sevilla, Spain 9,539 km
El Paso, United States Minsk, Belarus 9,539 km
Havana, Cuba Benin City, Nigeria 9,539 km
Winnipeg, Canada Beijing, China 9,531 km
Bucharest, Romania New Orleans, United States 9,540 km
Vienna, Austria Sacramento, United States 9,530 km

Measure more distances between cities