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Distance from Poltava to Luhansk

Straight line

367 km
228 mi · 198 NM

By road

471 km
293 mi

Travel time

7 h 41 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

ESE 106°
initial bearing

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How far is Poltava from Luhansk?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Luhansk (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 367 km in a straight line, that is 228 miles or 198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Luhansk is 471 km (293 miles), about 7 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Luhansk lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). Both cities are in Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.1050°, 36.9536°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Luhansk?

By road it is 471 km (293 miles) from Poltava to Luhansk; in a straight line it is 367 km (228 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Luhansk?

About 7 h 41 min on the fastest route (471 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luhansk from Poltava?

Luhansk is to the east of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 106°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Luhansk?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.