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Distance from Poltava to Chernivtsi

Straight line

646 km
401 mi · 349 NM

By road

866 km
538 mi

Travel time

12 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 18 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Chernivtsi?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Chernivtsi (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 646 km in a straight line, that is 401 miles or 349 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Chernivtsi is 866 km (538 miles), about 12 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Chernivtsi lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.0226°, 30.1843°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Chernivtsi?

By road it is 866 km (538 miles) from Poltava to Chernivtsi; in a straight line it is 646 km (401 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Chernivtsi?

About 12 h 48 min on the fastest route (866 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernivtsi from Poltava?

Chernivtsi is to the west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Chernivtsi?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.