Volga
The Volga is a river in central Russia, running from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea.
Also known as: Volga River, River Volga
How big is it?
3,530 km long
Also 2,193 mi
Approximate main-channel length · approximate
Typical recorded range: 3,500 km to 3,550 km.
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Volga
The Volga is commonly described as approximately 3,530 km long from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea. Reservoir routing and channel-centreline conventions affect the total.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Volga River
The marked approximate main-channel length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Moon
Rounded mean-radius model of Moon. The derived area and volume describe a sphere; surface terrain and flattening are omitted.
NASA JPL — Planetary satellite physical parameters
The marked mean diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 3,530 km
For comparison, this page uses approximate main-channel length. This is labelled approximate; the central value is useful for comparison, while real values or measurement solutions can vary. The recorded range is 3,500 km to 3,550 km.
The Volga is commonly described as approximately 3,530 km long from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea. Reservoir routing and channel-centreline conventions affect the total.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Volga dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,530 km | 3,500 km to 3,550 km | approximate |
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- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Volga RiverApproximately 3,530 km from the Valdai Hills to the Caspian Sea under the cited river convention.
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