Moscow, Russia → Baku, Azerbaijan · ✈ 2h 55min · 🚗 31h 19min
1,040 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: southeast
The distance from Moscow to Baku is 1,927 km (1,197 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 55min.
The straight-line distance from Moscow, Russia to Baku, Azerbaijan is approximately 1,927 kilometers (1,197 miles or 1,040 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Baku is located southeast of Moscow. Moscow is in Europe, in the Central region of Russia, while Baku is in Asia, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,927 km | ~2h 55min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Moscow to Baku. For 1,927 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Moscow sits at 55.7558°N, 37.6173°E, while Baku is located at 40.4093°N, 49.8671°E. The initial compass bearing from Moscow to Baku is 147° (SSE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Moscow heading roughly SSE. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 15.35° and the longitude difference is 12.25°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Moscow and Baku is approximately 48.2419°N, 44.6648°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 964 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Moscow and Baku share the same approximate time zone, so meetings, calls, and arrivals don't require any clock adjustment. This makes the route especially convenient for short business trips. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Moscow is a major city in Russia with a population of approximately 12,506,468. Located in the Central region, it is an important hub in Europe. As one of the largest cities in Russia, Moscow is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
Baku is a notable city in Azerbaijan with a population of approximately 2,236,000. Situated in the Baku region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Baku offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Azerbaijan.
1,927 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to crossing an ocean or continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,927 km between Moscow and Baku means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 6.4 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 55min.
Combined, Moscow and Baku have a population of over 14,742,468 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Europe to Asia, spanning 0 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Moscow to Baku is approximately 1,927 kilometers (1,197 miles, 1,040 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 55min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 31h 19min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Baku is approximately Same timezone compared to Moscow.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,505 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,927 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.