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Distance from Donetsk to Lviv

Straight line

1,028 km
639 mi · 555 NM

By road

1,270 km
789 mi

Travel time

17 h 56 min
flight ≈ 1 h 47 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Lviv?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Lviv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,028 km in a straight line, that is 639 miles or 555 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Donetsk to Lviv is 1,270 km (789 miles), about 17 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Lviv lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.1361°, 31.0386°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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 Lviv?

By road it is 1,270 km (789 miles) from Donetsk to Lviv; in a straight line it is 1,028 km (639 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Lviv?

About 17 h 56 min on the fastest route (1,270 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lviv from Donetsk?

Lviv is to the west of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Lviv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 47 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.