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Distance from Cherkasy to Donetsk

Straight line

450 km
280 mi · 243 NM

By road

584 km
363 mi

Travel time

8 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 108°
initial bearing

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How far is Cherkasy from Donetsk?

Cherkasy (Ukraine) and Donetsk (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 450 km in a straight line, that is 280 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cherkasy to Donetsk is 584 km (363 miles), about 8 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Cherkasy, Donetsk lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.7614°, 34.9723°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Cherkasy from Donetsk?

By road it is 584 km (363 miles) from Cherkasy to Donetsk; in a straight line it is 450 km (280 miles).

How long is the drive from Cherkasy to Donetsk?

About 8 h 58 min on the fastest route (584 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Donetsk from Cherkasy?

Donetsk is to the east of Cherkasy, at an initial bearing of 108°.

How long is the flight from Cherkasy to Donetsk?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.