Driving from Yekaterinburg to Petrozavodsk
Petrozavodsk lies 1,575 km (978 mi) north-west of Yekaterinburg, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,921 km (1,194 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Yekaterinburg | Petrozavodsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 279,190 |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Petrozavodsk are 2 h behind Yekaterinburg right now, so a 24 h 1 min journey lands only 22 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Petrozavodsk from Yekaterinburg?
1,575 km (978 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Yekaterinburg; by road roughly 1,921 km (1,194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yekaterinburg to Petrozavodsk by car?
About 24 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yekaterinburg and Petrozavodsk?
Petrozavodsk is 2 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Yekaterinburg).
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.