Distance from Detroit to Moscow

The distance between Detroit, United States and Moscow, Russia is 7,789 kilometers (4,840 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Moscow, Russia

Detroit is located in the northeastern part of the United States, while Moscow is situated in the western part of Russia, both cities are separated by the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean and European continent. The straight-line distance between them is 7,789 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Detroit at 192 meters above sea level and Moscow at 155 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Detroit to Moscow crosses the Atlantic Ocean and Europe, passing notable landmarks like the Great Lakes and the Ural Mountains.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are late spring and early autumn for cultural events, or winter for experiencing Moscow's famous winter festivities.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Moscow offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than Detroit's options, aiding mobility for visitors.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Moscow, Russia

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Coordinates: 55.752° N 37.6178° E

Elevation: 155 m (509 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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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 1,500 km
From Moscow to Omsk 2,243 km

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