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Distance from Donetsk to Cherkasy

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

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Cherkasy?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Cherkasy (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, Donetsk to Cherkasy 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 Donetsk, Cherkasy lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). 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 Donetsk from Cherkasy?

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

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Cherkasy?

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

In which direction is Cherkasy from Donetsk?

Cherkasy is to the north-west of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Cherkasy?

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.