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Distance from Chernivtsi to Poltava

Straight line

646 km
401 mi · 349 NM

By road

871 km
541 mi

Travel time

12 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Chernivtsi from Poltava?

Chernivtsi (Ukraine) and Poltava (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 646 km in a straight line, that is 401 miles or 349 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chernivtsi to Poltava is 871 km (541 miles), about 12 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Chernivtsi, Poltava lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.0226°, 30.1843°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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 Chernivtsi from Poltava?

By road it is 871 km (541 miles) from Chernivtsi to Poltava; in a straight line it is 646 km (401 miles).

How long is the drive from Chernivtsi to Poltava?

About 12 h 50 min on the fastest route (871 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from Chernivtsi?

Poltava is to the east of Chernivtsi, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Chernivtsi to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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.