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Distance from Bucharest to Kharkiv

Straight line

984 km
612 mi · 531 NM

By road

1,221 km
759 mi

Travel time

18 h 5 min
flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Kharkiv?

Bucharest (Romania) and Kharkiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 984 km in a straight line, that is 612 miles or 531 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Kharkiv is 1,221 km (759 miles), about 18 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Kharkiv lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Romania into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 47.3183°, 30.9133°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bucharest from Kharkiv?

By road it is 1,221 km (759 miles) from Bucharest to Kharkiv; in a straight line it is 984 km (612 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

About 18 h 5 min on the fastest route (1,221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Bucharest?

Kharkiv is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Kharkiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.