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Distance from Donetsk to Kherson

Straight line

420 km
261 mi · 227 NM

By road

630 km
392 mi

Travel time

9 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Kherson?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Kherson (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 420 km in a straight line, that is 261 miles or 227 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Donetsk to Kherson is 630 km (392 miles), about 9 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Kherson lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 47.3686°, 35.1764°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Kherson?

By road it is 630 km (392 miles) from Donetsk to Kherson; in a straight line it is 420 km (261 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Kherson?

About 9 h 49 min on the fastest route (630 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kherson from Donetsk?

Kherson is to the west of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Kherson?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.