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Distance from Craiova to Kyiv

Straight line

850 km
528 mi · 459 NM

By road

1,245 km
773 mi

Travel time

15 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Kyiv?

Craiova (Romania) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 850 km in a straight line, that is 528 miles or 459 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Kyiv is 1,245 km (773 miles), about 15 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Kyiv lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from Romania into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 47.4347°, 26.9658°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Craiova from Kyiv?

By road it is 1,245 km (773 miles) from Craiova to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 850 km (528 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Kyiv?

About 15 h 54 min on the fastest route (1,245 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Craiova?

Kyiv is to the north-east of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.