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Distance from Lviv to Kharkiv

Straight line

878 km
545 mi · 474 NM

By road

1,021 km
635 mi

Travel time

14 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

E 84°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Kharkiv?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Kharkiv (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, Lviv to Kharkiv is 1,021 km (635 miles), about 14 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Lviv, Kharkiv lies to the east (initial bearing 84°). 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 Lviv from Kharkiv?

By road it is 1,021 km (635 miles) from Lviv to Kharkiv; in a straight line it is 878 km (545 miles).

How long is the drive from Lviv to Kharkiv?

About 14 h 21 min on the fastest route (1,021 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kharkiv from Lviv?

Kharkiv is to the east of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 84°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Kharkiv?

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.