Distance from Los Angeles to Moscow

The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Moscow, Russia is 9,793 kilometers (6,085 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Moscow, Russia

Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States, while Moscow is situated in the western part of Russia, both cities are separated by vast geographical and cultural landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 9,793 kilometers, heading north.

Los Angeles is at 96 meters above sea level, while Moscow is at 144 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Moscow crosses continents, with notable landmarks like the Bering Strait and Siberian plains.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in late spring or early autumn to avoid extreme temperatures and enjoy cultural events in Moscow.

Climate

Moscow experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to the warmer and more stable climate of Los Angeles.

Accessibility

Moscow has a well-developed public transport system with metro accessibility, differing from Los Angeles' reliance on cars.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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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