How far are Russia's cities from the sea?
Of the 3 cities in Russia MapGO measured, Novosibirsk is the farthest from the sea (1,378 km (856 miles)) and Saint Petersburg the closest (4.6 km (2.9 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novosibirsk | Novosibirsk | 1,378 km (856 miles) | Far inland |
| Moscow | Moscow | 637 km (396 miles) | Far inland |
| Saint Petersburg | City of St. Petersburg | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Russia is farthest from the sea?
Of the 3 cities measured, Novosibirsk is the farthest from the coast: 1,378 km (856 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Russia is closest to the sea?
Saint Petersburg, 4.6 km (2.9 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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