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Distance from Cherkasy to Luhansk

Straight line

539 km
335 mi · 291 NM

By road

719 km
447 mi

Travel time

11 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Cherkasy from Luhansk?

Cherkasy (Ukraine) and Luhansk (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 539 km in a straight line, that is 335 miles or 291 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cherkasy to Luhansk is 719 km (447 miles), about 11 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cherkasy, Luhansk lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.0547°, 35.7210°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 Luhansk?

By road it is 719 km (447 miles) from Cherkasy to Luhansk; in a straight line it is 539 km (335 miles).

How long is the drive from Cherkasy to Luhansk?

About 11 h 14 min on the fastest route (719 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luhansk from Cherkasy?

Luhansk is to the east of Cherkasy, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Cherkasy to Luhansk?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.