Distance from New York City to Moscow

The distance between New York City, United States and Moscow, Russia is 7,531 kilometers (4,680 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Moscow, Russia

New York City is located in the northeastern United States, while Moscow is situated in western Russia, both being major global cities with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 7,531 kilometers, heading northeast.

New York City is at 57 meters above sea level, while Moscow is at 144 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from New York City to Moscow crosses the Atlantic Ocean, with notable landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and the Kremlin.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are late spring and early autumn for mild weather, or winter for experiencing Moscow's cultural events.

Climate

Moscow experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to New York City, with significant snowfall in winter.

Accessibility

Moscow has a well-developed metro system with accessibility features, though it may differ from New York's infrastructure.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
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 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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