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Distance from Chelyabinsk to Donetsk

Straight line

1,808 km
1,123 mi · 976 NM

By road

2,242 km
1,393 mi

Travel time

32 h 4 min
flight ≈ 2 h 46 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Chelyabinsk from Donetsk?

Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,808 km in a straight line, that is 1,123 miles or 976 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chelyabinsk to Donetsk is 2,242 km (1,393 miles), about 32 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Chelyabinsk, Donetsk lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from Russia into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 52.1804°, 48.6741°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 46 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 Chelyabinsk from Donetsk?

By road it is 2,242 km (1,393 miles) from Chelyabinsk to Donetsk; in a straight line it is 1,808 km (1,123 miles).

How long is the drive from Chelyabinsk to Donetsk?

About 32 h 4 min on the fastest route (2,242 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Donetsk from Chelyabinsk?

Donetsk is to the west of Chelyabinsk, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Chelyabinsk to Donetsk?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 46 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.