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Distance from Donetsk to Poltava

Straight line

296 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Poltava?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Poltava (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 296 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Donetsk, Poltava lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.8199°, 36.1970°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Poltava?

The straight-line distance between Donetsk and Poltava is 296 km (184 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Poltava from Donetsk?

Poltava is to the north-west of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.