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Distance from Luhansk to Kharkiv

Straight line

273 km
170 mi · 147 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Luhansk from Kharkiv?

Luhansk (Ukraine) and Kharkiv (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.

From Luhansk, Kharkiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). 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 Luhansk from Kharkiv?

The straight-line distance between Luhansk and Kharkiv is 273 km (170 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Luhansk?

Kharkiv is to the north-west of Luhansk, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Luhansk to Kharkiv?

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.