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Distance from London to Poltava

Straight line

2,443 km
1,518 mi · 1,319 NM

By road

2,793 km
1,736 mi

Travel time

32 h 7 min
flight ≈ 3 h 33 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Poltava?

London (United Kingdom) and Poltava (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 2,443 km in a straight line, that is 1,518 miles or 1,319 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Poltava is 2,793 km (1,736 miles), about 32 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From London, Poltava lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 51.8508°, 17.5707°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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 London from Poltava?

By road it is 2,793 km (1,736 miles) from London to Poltava; in a straight line it is 2,443 km (1,518 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Poltava?

About 32 h 7 min on the fastest route (2,793 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from London?

Poltava is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from London to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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.