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Distance from Poltava to London

Straight line

2,443 km
1,518 mi · 1,319 NM

By road

2,790 km
1,734 mi

Travel time

31 h 57 min
flight ≈ 3 h 33 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from London?

Poltava (Ukraine) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 2,443 km in a straight line, that is 1,518 miles or 1,319 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to London is 2,790 km (1,734 miles), about 31 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, London lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). The route crosses from Ukraine into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.8508°, 17.5707°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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 London?

By road it is 2,790 km (1,734 miles) from Poltava to London; in a straight line it is 2,443 km (1,518 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to London?

About 31 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,790 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Poltava?

London is to the west of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to London?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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.