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Distance from Donetsk to Volgograd

Straight line

502 km
312 mi · 271 NM

By road

617 km
383 mi

Travel time

8 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Donetsk from Volgograd?

Donetsk (Ukraine) and Volgograd (Russia) are a medium distance apart: 502 km in a straight line, that is 312 miles or 271 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Donetsk to Volgograd is 617 km (383 miles), about 8 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Donetsk, Volgograd lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Russia. The halfway point is at 48.4198°, 41.1291°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Volgograd?

By road it is 617 km (383 miles) from Donetsk to Volgograd; in a straight line it is 502 km (312 miles).

How long is the drive from Donetsk to Volgograd?

About 8 h 57 min on the fastest route (617 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Volgograd from Donetsk?

Volgograd is to the east of Donetsk, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Donetsk to Volgograd?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.