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Distance from Donetsk to Luhansk

Straight line

128 km
79 mi · 69 NM

By road

154 km
96 mi

Travel time

2 h 40 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Luhansk?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Luhansk (Ukraine) are a short distance apart: 128 km in a straight line, that is 79 miles or 69 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Donetsk to Luhansk is 154 km (96 miles), about 2 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Luhansk lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.2975°, 38.5556°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Luhansk?

By road it is 154 km (96 miles) from Donetsk to Luhansk; in a straight line it is 128 km (79 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Luhansk?

About 2 h 40 min on the fastest route (154 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luhansk from Donetsk?

Luhansk is to the north-east of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Luhansk?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.