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Distance from Lviv to Poltava

Straight line

758 km
471 mi · 409 NM

By road

883 km
548 mi

Travel time

12 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Poltava?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Poltava (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 758 km in a straight line, that is 471 miles or 409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lviv to Poltava is 883 km (548 miles), about 12 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Lviv, Poltava lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.8352°, 29.2953°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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 Poltava?

By road it is 883 km (548 miles) from Lviv to Poltava; in a straight line it is 758 km (471 miles).

How long is the drive from Lviv to Poltava?

About 12 h 10 min on the fastest route (883 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Poltava from Lviv?

Poltava is to the east of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Poltava?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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.