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Distance from Kherson to Chisinau

Straight line

289 km
180 mi · 156 NM

By road

394 km
245 mi

Travel time

6 h 33 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Kherson from Chisinau?

Kherson (Ukraine) and Chisinau (Moldova) are a medium distance apart: 289 km in a straight line, that is 180 miles or 156 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kherson to Chisinau is 394 km (245 miles), about 6 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Kherson, Chisinau lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Moldova. The halfway point is at 46.8461°, 30.7438°.

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 Kherson from Chisinau?

By road it is 394 km (245 miles) from Kherson to Chisinau; in a straight line it is 289 km (180 miles).

How long is the drive from Kherson to Chisinau?

About 6 h 33 min on the fastest route (394 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chisinau from Kherson?

Chisinau is to the west of Kherson, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Kherson to Chisinau?

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.