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Distance from Luhansk to Poltava

Straight line

367 km
228 mi · 198 NM

By road

473 km
294 mi

Travel time

7 h 43 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Luhansk from Poltava?

Luhansk (Ukraine) and Poltava (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 367 km in a straight line, that is 228 miles or 198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luhansk to Poltava is 473 km (294 miles), about 7 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Luhansk, Poltava lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.1050°, 36.9536°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Poltava?

By road it is 473 km (294 miles) from Luhansk to Poltava; in a straight line it is 367 km (228 miles).

How long is the drive from Luhansk to Poltava?

About 7 h 43 min on the fastest route (473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from Luhansk?

Poltava is to the west of Luhansk, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Luhansk to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.