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Distance from Poltava to Kherson

Straight line

357 km
222 mi · 193 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SSW 204°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Kherson?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Kherson (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 357 km in a straight line, that is 222 miles or 193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Poltava, Kherson lies to the south-west (initial bearing 204°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 48.1288°, 33.5518°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Kherson?

The straight-line distance between Poltava and Kherson is 357 km (222 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kherson from Poltava?

Kherson is to the south-west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 204°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Kherson?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.