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Distance from Poltava to Beijing

Straight line

6,245 km
3,881 mi · 3,372 NM

By road

7,942 km
4,935 mi

Travel time

97 h 35 min
flight ≈ 8 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Beijing?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 6,245 km in a straight line, that is 3,881 miles or 3,372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Beijing is 7,942 km (4,935 miles), about 97 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Beijing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Ukraine into China. The halfway point is at 52.6146°, 79.6346°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 18 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 Poltava from Beijing?

By road it is 7,942 km (4,935 miles) from Poltava to Beijing; in a straight line it is 6,245 km (3,881 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Beijing?

About 97 h 35 min on the fastest route (7,942 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Poltava?

Beijing is to the north-east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 18 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.