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Distance from Kharkiv to Bucharest

Straight line

984 km
612 mi · 531 NM

By road

1,223 km
760 mi

Travel time

18 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Bucharest?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Bucharest (Romania) are quite far apart: 984 km in a straight line, that is 612 miles or 531 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Bucharest is 1,223 km (760 miles), about 18 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Bucharest lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.3183°, 30.9133°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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 Kharkiv from Bucharest?

By road it is 1,223 km (760 miles) from Kharkiv to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 984 km (612 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Bucharest?

About 18 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,223 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Kharkiv?

Bucharest is to the south-west of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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.