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Distance from Kharkiv to Lviv

Straight line

878 km
545 mi · 474 NM

By road

1,023 km
635 mi

Travel time

14 h 20 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Lviv?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Lviv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 878 km in a straight line, that is 545 miles or 474 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Lviv is 1,023 km (635 miles), about 14 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Lviv lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.0705°, 30.1289°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Lviv?

By road it is 1,023 km (635 miles) from Kharkiv to Lviv; in a straight line it is 878 km (545 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Lviv?

About 14 h 20 min on the fastest route (1,023 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lviv from Kharkiv?

Lviv is to the west of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Lviv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.