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Distance from Chisinau to Kherson

Straight line

289 km
180 mi · 156 NM

By road

392 km
244 mi

Travel time

6 h 30 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Kherson?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Kherson (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 289 km in a straight line, that is 180 miles or 156 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chisinau to Kherson is 392 km (244 miles), about 6 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Chisinau, Kherson lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Moldova into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 46.8461°, 30.7438°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Chisinau from Kherson?

By road it is 392 km (244 miles) from Chisinau to Kherson; in a straight line it is 289 km (180 miles).

How long is the drive from Chisinau to Kherson?

About 6 h 30 min on the fastest route (392 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kherson from Chisinau?

Kherson is to the east of Chisinau, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Kherson?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.