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Distance from Kharkiv to Luhansk

Straight line

273 km
170 mi · 147 NM

By road

350 km
218 mi

Travel time

5 h 37 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Luhansk?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Luhansk (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 273 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 147 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Luhansk is 350 km (218 miles), about 5 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Luhansk lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.2841°, 37.8069°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Luhansk?

By road it is 350 km (218 miles) from Kharkiv to Luhansk; in a straight line it is 273 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Luhansk?

About 5 h 37 min on the fastest route (350 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luhansk from Kharkiv?

Luhansk is to the south-east of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Luhansk?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.