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Distance from Lviv to Kyiv

Straight line

470 km
292 mi · 254 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Kyiv?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 470 km in a straight line, that is 292 miles or 254 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lviv, Kyiv lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 50.1918°, 27.2526°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Kyiv?

The straight-line distance between Lviv and Kyiv is 470 km (292 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kyiv from Lviv?

Kyiv is to the east of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.